The average train between Lyon and Manchester takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Manchester? 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 Manchester. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Manchester station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Lyon to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Manchester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Lyon to Manchester train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Manchester is 998.8 km. The road distance is 1,205 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Manchester Piccadilly via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 59m.