Lyon to Preston Trains

Lyon to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Preston takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 13m
Duration: 760 mi
Distance: £303
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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 Euston to Prestontrain

7h 55m

£220–449

Lyon to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Preston. 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 Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 1:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:38 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 1:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:38 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 1:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:38 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 1:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:38 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
6:24 AM → 1:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 2:38 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 3:38 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Preston? 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

Train via Paris

Lyon to Preston train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe

Lyon to Preston trains

Find Transport to Preston

Trip Overview

Train via Paris

Lyon to Preston train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 PM → 11:38 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:50 AM → 12:38 PM

6:24 AM → 1:38 PM

6:46 AM → 2:38 PM

8:24 AM → 3:38 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europe

Train trips from Lyon

Train trips to Preston

Alternative transport options

8:50 PM → 11:38 AM
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