Lyon to Edinburgh Trains

Lyon to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Edinburgh takes 11h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. 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.

11h 17m
Duration: 938 mi
Distance: £403
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain

9h 51m

£314–527

Lyon to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 3 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 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 11h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:04 PM → 10:31 PM
10h 27m • 3 changes
5:38 PM → 12:36 PM
Arrives next day
19h 58m • 3 changes
9:04 PM → 2:27 PM
Arrives next day
18h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:34 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:29 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 7:30 PM
10h 26m • 3 changes
11:04 AM → 7:33 PM
9h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:36 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:36 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:36 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:36 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:04 AM → 2:36 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
6:38 AM → 3:31 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 4:27 PM
9h 53m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:28 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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 51m.

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