Wakefield to Lyon trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Lyon takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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.

8h 48m
Duration: 1,169 km
Distance: €395
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Wakefield Westgate 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

7h 28m

€301–518

Wakefield to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Wakefield and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:53 PM → 9:10 AM
Arrives next day
14h 17m • 3 changes
9:22 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day
13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:40 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
11:22 AM → 7:44 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:40 PM
7h 55m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:45 AM → 2:10 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
7:13 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
9:53 AM → 6:14 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield 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.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Lyon.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,169.3 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 28m.

Operators