The average train between Plymouth and Lyon takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 3 times a day between Plymouth and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Lyon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Plymouth to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Plymouth to Lyon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Lyon is 842 km. The road distance is 1,247 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 39m.