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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick Airport and Lyon takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Gatwick Airport 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.

6h 48m
Duration
934 km
Distance
€319
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Gatwick Airport to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gatwick Airport and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 28m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 28m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 28m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 28m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 3m • 3 changes
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    ThameslinkEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick Airport 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: 934.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Lyon Perrache via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 14m.

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