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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Southampton takes 7h 44m 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 44m
Duration
633 mi
Distance
£270
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
7h 15m
£206–391

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 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 20m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 49m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway14h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 59m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 57m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 58m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 59m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 57m • 4 changes

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    TrenitaliaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 13m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 59m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 57m • 4 changes

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    TrenitaliaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 13m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 59m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 57m • 4 changes

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    TrenitaliaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 13m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 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.

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  • Distance: 632.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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 15m.

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