The average train between Lyon and Sunderland takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Sunderland. 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Sunderland. 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 Sunderland at 4:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Sunderland? 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 Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Sunderland station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Lyon to Sunderland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Sunderland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Sunderland station.
Book your Lyon to Sunderland train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Lyon and Sunderland is 1,108.9 km. The road distance is 1,335 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Sunderland via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 44m.