The average train between Sunderland and Lyon takes 13h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 15m. 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.
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 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Lyon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.
Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Lyon is 1,108.9 km. The road distance is 1,335 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Lyon Part Dieu via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 10h 3m.