Edinburgh to Lyon Trains

Edinburgh to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lyon takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 1m
Duration: 1,510 km
Distance: €473
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

9h 52m

€378–627

Edinburgh to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:30 AM → 7:54 PM
9h 24m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:35 PM
9h 35m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 9:53 PM
9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:22 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 5:18 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:22 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:22 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:22 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 5:18 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:22 PM
9h 45m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 5:18 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:37 AM → 4:56 PM
10h 19m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 5:18 PM
9h 18m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:56 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lyon Part Dieu via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 52m.

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