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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Lyon takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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.

11h 10m
Duration
1,366 km
Distance
€396
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
9h 6m
€291–579

Carlisle to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 9m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 15m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 15m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 15m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 15m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 15m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 20m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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: 1,366.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 6m.

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