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Lyon to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Preston takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 58m
Duration
756 mi
Distance
£293
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
7h 41m
£222–429

Lyon to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Preston at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 756.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Preston via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 41m.

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