The average train between York and Lyon takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 3 hours between York and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Lyon. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lyon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
York to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Lyon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your York to Lyon train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between York and Lyon is 1,006.1 km. The road distance is 1,189 km.
You can take a train from York to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 20m.