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Preston to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Lyon takes 9h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

9h 41m
Duration
1,217 km
Distance
€337
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
8h 10m
€245–512

Preston to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,217.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 10m.

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