Lyon to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Exeter takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 40m
Duration: 723 mi
Distance: £331
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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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 London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain

8h 16m

£256–481

Lyon to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:04 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
15h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:22 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 26m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:11 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 2:09 PM
8h 5m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 3:12 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 5:12 PM
8h 8m • 4 changes
11:27 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Exeter? 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 Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Exeter St Davids via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 16m.

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