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The average train between Exeter and Lyon takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5m
Duration
1,164 km
Distance
€390
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Exeter to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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 inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 12m • 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 inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 6m • 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 inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 6m • 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 inOui9h 49m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 12m • 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 inOui9h 50m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 26m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 44m • 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 inOui10h 44m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 21m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 10m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 1,164.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 10m.

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