The average train between Lyon and Kings Cross takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Kings Cross. 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 hourly between Lyon and Kings Cross. 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 Kings Cross at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Kings Cross? 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 Kings Cross. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Kings Cross station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Lyon to Kings Cross train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Perrache station.
Lyon to Kings Cross train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Lyon to Kings Cross train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Kings Cross is 738.8 km. The road distance is 887 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to London St Pancras Intl via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 5h 12m.