The average train between Birmingham and Lyon takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Lyon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Birmingham to Lyon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Lyon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Birmingham to Lyon train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Lyon is 894.5 km. The road distance is 1,064 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 16m.