Lyon to Portsmouth Trains

Lyon to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Portsmouth takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Portsmouth. 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 6m
Duration: 627 mi
Distance: £275
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

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 Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

7h 22m

£213–400

Lyon to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:24 AM → 3:54 PM
8h 30m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 6:54 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
2:16 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 8m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 8m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 8m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 8m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 20m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 58m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 22m.

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