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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Lyon takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Watford 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.

6h 25m
Duration
916 km
Distance
€284
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
6h 2m
€216–432

Watford to Lyon train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Watford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 34m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 38m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 22m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 56m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 27m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 56m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 27m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 56m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 27m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 56m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 27m • 3 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 18m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui5h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

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  • Distance: 915.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 2m.

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