Sunderland to Lyon Trains

Sunderland to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Lyon takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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.

11h 37m
Duration: 1,312 km
Distance: €415
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Sunderland to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain Tgv

9h 3m

€319–548

Sunderland to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Sunderland and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:32 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day
17h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:44 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 7:44 PM
10h 12m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:44 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 7:36 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:44 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 7:10 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:44 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
8:32 AM → 7:10 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 8:36 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
12:32 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 3m.

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