Lyon to Southampton Trains

Lyon to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Southampton takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 47m
Duration: 633 mi
Distance: £281
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

7h 37m

£214–411

Lyon to Southampton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:50 PM → 11:33 AM
Arrives next day
15h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:24 AM → 2:31 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 59m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 59m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 59m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 59m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:49 AM
6h 59m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Southampton? 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.

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Southampton Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 37m.

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