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Trip Overview

The average train between Guildford and Lyon takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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.

7h 16m
Duration
939 km
Distance
€293
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain 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
6h 55m
€226–421

Guildford to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Guildford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 14m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 18m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 1m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 20m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 20m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 51m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 20m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 51m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 20m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 10m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 51m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 17m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Guildford 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: 939.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 55m.

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