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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Lyon takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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.

8h 27m
Duration
1,093 km
Distance
€360
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
7h 7m
€280–489

Derby to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Derby and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 14m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 32m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 31m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 56m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 7m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 37m • 3 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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: 1,092.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 7m.

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