The average train between Scotland and Lyon takes 15h 29m and the fastest train takes 10h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 4 times a day between Scotland and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Lyon at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 15h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Scotland 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Lyon station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
Scotland to Lyon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Lyon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Scotland to Lyon train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Lyon is 1,373.9 km. The road distance is 1,613 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Lyon Part Dieu via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 11h 52m.