The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Lyon takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon. 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 4 hours between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Lyon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Lyon train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and 5 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Lyon is 989.4 km. The road distance is 1,198 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Lyon Perrache via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 14m.