The average train between Southampton and Gare de Lyon takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Gare de 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 Southampton and Gare de Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Gare de Lyon at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Gare de 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 Southampton to Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Gare de Lyon station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Southampton to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Southampton and Gare de Lyon is 354.5 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Paris Gare de Lyon via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, London Bridge station, London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, and Paris Nord in around 4h 42m.