Manchester to Lyon Trains

Manchester to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lyon takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

8h 36m
Duration: 1,177 km
Distance: €373
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

8h 3m

€295–527

Manchester to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:35 PM → 8:40 AM
Arrives next day
14h 5m • 3 changes
8:15 PM → 1:56 PM
Arrives next day
16h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:20 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 58m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 7:54 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:35 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:56 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:56 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:05 AM → 1:56 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:56 PM
7h 56m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 4:22 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lyon? 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 Manchester, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 3m.

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