The average train between Lyon and Liverpool takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Liverpool station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.
Lyon to Liverpool train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Liverpool train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Lyon to Liverpool train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lyon and Liverpool is 1,020.5 km. The road distance is 1,220 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Liverpool Lime Street via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 20m.