The average train between Lyon and Whitstable takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Whitstable. 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 2 hours between Lyon and Whitstable. 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 Whitstable at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 49m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Whitstable? 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 Whitstable. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Whitstable station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Lyon to Whitstable train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.
Lyon to Whitstable train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Whitstable station.
Book your Lyon to Whitstable train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Whitstable is 684.3 km. The road distance is 980 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Whitstable via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 22m.