The average train between Oxford and Lyon takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 2 hours between Oxford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 26m • 4 changes




8h 29m • 4 changes




12h 45m • 4 changes




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7h 47m • 4 changes




8h 27m • 4 changes




7h 58m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Lyon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Oxford to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Oxford to Lyon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Lyon is 803 km. The road distance is 1,000 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 26m.