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The average train between Bristol and Lyon takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 16m
Duration
1,088 km
Distance
€363
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bristol to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 22m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 48m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 37m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 24m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 22m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

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  • Distance: 1,087.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 12m.

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