Manchester to Lyon Trains

Manchester to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lyon takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 52m
Duration: 1,182 km
Distance: €373
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv

7h 48m

€295–527

Manchester to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:15 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 7:10 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
11:15 AM → 7:36 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:10 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:10 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:10 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 5:10 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:20 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 7:10 PM
8h 50m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 8:10 PM
7h 34m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:49 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:05 AM → 2:10 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:10 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lyon? 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 Manchester, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 48m.

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