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Planning a trip from Lyon to London? It’s easy to travel between these two cities by train, taking just under 7 hours on the fastest services and you’ll only need to make one change along the way.
At Lyon Part-Dieu station, you have 3 high-speed options for the first part of your journey, SNCF’s TGV or OUIGO trains, or Trenitalia France’s Frecciarossa trains – all are modern, with TGV and Frecciarossa trains offering Standard and First Class options and OUIGO offering low-cost Standard fares only. Once one of these trains whisk you to Paris, you’ll need to make your way from Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Gare du Nord (it doesn’t take long on the RER).
Once you’re there, it’s time to hop on the Eurostar for the second and final part of your journey. Enjoy modern comfortable seating, free WiFi and power sockets as Standard, as well as a fully stocked onboard café as you whizz through the Channel Tunnel and into England.
Once you arrive in the UK’s capital, London St Pancras station is ideally located in the bustling King’s Cross area, home to some great London restaurants and bars. You’re also well connected to the rest of the city via the Underground or bus routes.
Why not start a search for cheap train tickets from Lyon to London in our Journey Planner, or keep reading for train times and FAQs about the journey.
It takes an average of 6h 26m to travel from Lyon to London by train, over a distance of around 455 miles (733 km). There are normally 25 trains per day travelling from Lyon to London and tickets for this journey start from £70.98 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:50 | |
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Last train | 21:04 | |
Departure station | Lyon | |
Arrival station | London | |
Journey time | From 5h 38m | |
Distance | 455 miles (733 km) | |
Frequency | 25 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £70.98 | |
Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus |
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Lyon to London by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Lyon and London is 6 hours and 26 minutes, with around 25 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Lyon to London is 5 hours and 38 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Lyon to London can start from as little as £70.98 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Lyon to London. Travelling from Lyon to London by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Lyon to London leaves at 05:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Lyon to London leaves at 21:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Lyon to London cover a distance of around 455 miles (733 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London to Lyon.