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Manchester to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lyon takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. 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 42m
Duration
1,177 km
Distance
€325
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
7h 30m
€257–485

Manchester to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 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 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,176.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 30m.

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