Reading to Lyon Trains

Reading to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lyon takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

7h 32m
Duration: 947 km
Distance: €329
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
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

6h 55m

€258–482

Reading to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:57 PM → 1:56 PM
Arrives next day
13h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:53 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
10:29 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 6:56 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:13 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:13 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:13 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:13 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:45 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
6:44 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:13 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
8:58 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lyon Part Dieu via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 55m.

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