The average train between Lyon and Wales takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Wales. 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 Wales. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Wales at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Wales station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Lyon to Wales train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Wales train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lyon to Wales train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Wales is 958.6 km. The road distance is 1,146 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cardiff Central via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 1m.