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Manchester to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lyon takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. 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 55m
Duration
1,182 km
Distance
€348
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 Perrachetrain train Tgv
7h 47m
€269–529

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 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,182 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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 47m.

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