The average train between Sunderland and Lyon takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 5 times a day between Sunderland and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Lyon station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Lyon train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Sunderland to Lyon train tickets online with Grand Central Trains, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Lyon is 1,108.9 km. The road distance is 1,312 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Lyon Perrache via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 2m.