The average train between Poole and Lyon takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




9h 51m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 1m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




14h 20m • 4 changes




9h 10m • 4 changes




10h 15m • 4 changes




9h 17m • 4 changes




9h 7m • 4 changes




9h 10m • 4 changes




10h 15m • 4 changes




9h 17m • 4 changes




9h 7m • 4 changes




9h 10m • 4 changes




10h 15m • 4 changes




9h 17m • 4 changes




9h 7m • 4 changes




9h 10m • 4 changes




10h 15m • 4 changes




9h 17m • 4 changes




9h 7m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Lyon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Poole to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Poole to Lyon train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Lyon is 748.3 km. The road distance is 1,074 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Lyon Perrache via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h.