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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Reading takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 38m
Duration
590 mi
Distance
£260
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache 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 Paddington to Readingtrain train
6h 25m
£195–413

Lyon to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 589.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 25m.

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