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The average train between Heathrow and Lyon takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow 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 2m
Duration
916 km
Distance
€288
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
6h 27m
€223–414

Heathrow to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Heathrow and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 38m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 36m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 17m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 44m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 17m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 44m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 17m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 45m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 10m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 12m • 3 changes

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    London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heathrow 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: 916 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Lyon Perrache via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 27m.

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