Lyon to Reading Trains

Lyon to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Reading takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 39m
Duration: 590 mi
Distance: £263
Average price: Every 2 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 Paddington to Readingtrain

6h 6m

£192–386

Lyon to Reading train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Reading. 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 Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
13h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 56m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:16 PM
6h 52m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
11:16 AM → 4:53 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 56m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 52m • 4 changes
7:08 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 8m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 56m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 52m • 4 changes
7:08 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 8m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 56m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 52m • 4 changes
7:08 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 8m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Reading? 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 Reading train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

8:24 AM → 2:16 PM

9:50 AM → 2:46 PM

11:16 AM → 4:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

6:24 AM → 11:16 AM

7:08 AM → 12:16 PM

8:24 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

6:24 AM → 11:16 AM

7:08 AM → 12:16 PM

8:24 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

6:24 AM → 11:16 AM

7:08 AM → 12:16 PM

8:24 AM → 1:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

Lyon to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Lyon to Reading train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:50 PM → 9:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

8:24 AM → 2:16 PM

9:50 AM → 2:46 PM

11:16 AM → 4:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

6:24 AM → 11:16 AM

7:08 AM → 12:16 PM

8:24 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

6:24 AM → 11:16 AM

7:08 AM → 12:16 PM

8:24 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:50 AM → 10:46 AM

6:24 AM → 11:16 AM

7:08 AM → 12:16 PM

8:24 AM → 1:16 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

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8:50 PM → 9:16 AM
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