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London to Lyon train

Q: How long does a train from London to Lyon take?

On average the London to Lyon train travel time is 5 h 31 min for the 457 mile (737 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first train from London to Lyon leave?

The train from London to Lyon leaves at 10: 31 AM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: How long does the Eurostar from London to Lyon take?

The high-speed Eurostar train from London to Lyon takes 5 h 31 min on average.

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Overview: Train from London to Lyon

	Distance	457 miles (737 km)
	Average train ticket price	$292 (€260)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Eurostar

Trains from London to Lyon cover the 457 miles (737 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 31 min with our travel partners like Eurostar. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $272 (€242), but the average price of train tickets is $292 (€260). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.

Train companies: Eurostar from London to Lyon trains

You can travel by train from London to Lyon with Eurostar for as low as $272 (€242). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Eurostar is the premier high-speed railway service which connects the United Kingdom with Europe through the Channel Tunnel, also known as the Chunnel, with journeys connecting London St Pancras International with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam among other popular European cities. With its high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), the Eurostar makes travel between the UK and Europe as smooth and easy as possible. When you book your London to Lyon train, you can choose between ticket types like Standard, Standard Premier (with spacious seats and light refreshments served), and Business Premier (with flexible travel options, spacious seats, lounge access, hot meals served and priority boarding).

London to Lyon train information with Eurostar:

Average Duration: 5 h 31 min
Eurostar frequency: 1 a day

Trains from London to Lyon: Journey Details

There are between two and five trains from London to Lyon every day, with most departures in the morning. The journey takes around 5 hours and starts with a Eurostar train to Paris Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy or Paris Gare du Nord, and an onward journey on TGV DE-FR trains to Lyon.

Taking the Train from London

Trains from London to Lyon depart from the Eurostar Terminal at London St Pancras Station. This is convenient for transport links by bus and Metro, operated by Transport for London, with the rest of the city and surrounding areas within easy reach. St Pancras is on the Northern Underground Line, as well as having car rental desks and a taxi rank at the Eurostar Terminal entrance. London has several night bus routes.

Getting into Lyon by Train

Lyon is an interesting city with several diverse neighborhoods and plenty of gastronomic and cultural highlights. The city is reputed to be the birthplace of cinema. The old streets of Lyon contain the Fourviere Basilica and the St Jean Cathedral, with its beautiful astronomical clock. Trains from London to Lyon arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu Station, which is located in the heart of the business district. The center of Lyon is easy to explore on foot, but there is an efficient transport system operated by TCL. Four Metro lines, 2 funiculars, 5 tram lines and over 100 bus routes serve the station, airport and the city. Noctambul buses operate on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

FAQs: Trains from London to Lyon

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Lyon.

Cheap train tickets from London to Lyon can start from as little as $272 (€242) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Lyon is $292 (€260); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Lyon train travel time is 5 h 31 min for the 457 mile (737 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The train from London to Lyon leaves at 10: 31 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There is 1 train a day from London to Lyon which require at least one change with Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Lyon. Take the fast train with Eurostar from London to Lyon.

The high-speed Eurostar train from London to Lyon takes 5 h 31 min on average.

Take the London to Lyon train with Eurostar. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from London to Lyon as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your route from including London Victoria, London St Pancras International and London Paddington. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in train stations like Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lyon Part Dieu, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Lyon by train is December.

Yes, you can take a bus from London to Lyon.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

London

Lyon

London Victoria is the most popular London railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your trip to Lyon.

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Paddington Wifi

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Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

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+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Euston Wifi

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Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transit options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

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+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transit options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

London Waterloo Wifi

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London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transit options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

London Bridge Wifi

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London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

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London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transit options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

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London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

London Charing Cross Shopping

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London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF

Public transit options for London Charing Cross

Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

Heathrow Airport T5 Parking

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Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GA

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