The average train between Lyon and Canterbury takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Canterbury? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Canterbury station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Lyon to Canterbury train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.
Lyon to Canterbury train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Lyon to Canterbury train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Canterbury is 674.4 km. The road distance is 1,000 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Canterbury West via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 48m.