The average train between Lyon and Edinburgh takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Edinburgh. 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 2 hours between Lyon and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 1:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Lyon to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Edinburgh train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lyon to Edinburgh train tickets online with Trenitalia, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Edinburgh is 1,265.4 km. The road distance is 1,510 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 9h 29m.