The average train between Lyon and Folkestone takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Folkestone station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Lyon to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Folkestone train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Lyon to Folkestone train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Folkestone is 652 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Folkestone Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 57m.