The average train between Lyon and Preston takes 10h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Preston. 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 Preston at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 10h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Preston station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
Lyon to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Lyon to Preston train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Preston is 1,042 km. The road distance is 1,245 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Preston via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 5m.