The average train between Southampton and Lyon takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 2 hours between Southampton and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Lyon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Southampton to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Southampton to Lyon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Lyon is 735.8 km. The road distance is 1,018 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 11m.