Lyon to Folkestone Trains

Lyon to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Folkestone takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 29m
Duration: 621 mi
Distance: £278
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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

6h 48m

£210–394

Lyon to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:16 PM → 8:01 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
3:24 PM → 9:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
5:08 PM → 11:01 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
5:50 PM → 12:01 AM
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7h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 11m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 11m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 11m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM
6h 11m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 1:01 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Folkestone? 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.

Trip Overview

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Lyon to Folkestone train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:16 PM → 8:01 PM

3:24 PM → 9:01 PM

5:08 PM → 11:01 PM

5:50 PM → 12:01 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Folkestone, England?

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

Lyon to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Lyon to Folkestone train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:16 PM → 8:01 PM

3:24 PM → 9:01 PM

5:08 PM → 11:01 PM

5:50 PM → 12:01 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:01 AM

6:24 AM → 12:01 PM

6:46 AM → 1:01 PM

8:24 AM → 2:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Folkestone, England?

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

Train trips from Lyon

Train trips to Folkestone

Alternative transport options

5:50 PM → 12:01 AM
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