York to Lyon trains

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The average train between York and Lyon takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. 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.

9h 14m
Duration: 1,212 km
Distance: €334
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

York to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between York and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:55 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
15h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:40 AM → 2:00 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 8:02 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 2:00 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 8:02 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:40 AM → 2:00 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 8:02 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:40 AM → 2:00 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 8:02 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
15h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:40 AM → 2:00 PM
9h 20m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
10:31 AM → 8:02 PM
9h 31m • 2 changes
5:32 PM → 10:30 AM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:55 AM → 4:59 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 8:02 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 10:00 PM
9h 4m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from York to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,212 km
Duration: 9h 14m

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

You can take a train from York to Lyon Part Dieu via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 20m.

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