The average train between Sunderland and Lyon takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. 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 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lyon at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
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 12h 5m.
Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Sunderland to Lyon train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Lyon is 1,108.9 km. The road distance is 1,359 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Lyon Part Dieu via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 9h 49m.