The average train between Sheffield and Villeurbanne takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield to Villeurbanne. 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 5 times a day between Sheffield and Villeurbanne. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Villeurbanne at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Villeurbanne? 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 Sheffield to Villeurbanne. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Villeurbanne station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
Sheffield to Villeurbanne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Villeurbanne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Sheffield to Villeurbanne train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Villeurbanne is 961.8 km. The road distance is 1,146 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Lyon Part Dieu via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 20m.