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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeds and Lyon takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 2m
Duration
1,185 km
Distance
€365
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain 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
7h 41m
€285–494

Leeds to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Leeds and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 30m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 27m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 27m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 27m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 27m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 40m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 10m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leeds 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: 1,185 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 41m.

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