Lyon to Central London Trains

Lyon to Central London trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Central London takes 6h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Central London. 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 42m
Duration: 562 mi
Distance: £249
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil

5h 51m

£191–345

Lyon to Central London train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Central London. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Central London at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:50 PM → 11:12 AM
Arrives next day
15h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:50 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:13 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 5:11 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:13 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:13 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:13 PM
6h 27m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:41 AM
5h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Central London? 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.

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Central London, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Northfields station via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross St. Pancras station in around 5h 51m.

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