The average train between Poole and Lyon takes 9h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Lyon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
Poole to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Poole to Lyon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Lyon is 748.3 km. The road distance is 1,073 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 37m.