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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Lyon
Cheapest price
£221
Average price
£287
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
880 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Lyon will cost around £287 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £221.
To travel from Leicester to Lyon you need to make at least 3 changes.
9:127h10Leicester16:22Lyon£2211One-way3 changes- 8:137h43Leicester15:56Lyon£3031One-way3 changes
- 11:127h44Leicester18:56Lyon£3031One-way3 changes
- 12:127h10Leicester19:22Lyon£3031One-way3 changes
- 13:127h10Leicester20:22Lyon£3031One-way3 changes
- 9:127h10Leicester16:22Lyon£2211One-way3 changes
- 12:127h10Leicester19:22Lyon£3031One-way3 changes
- 13:127h10Leicester20:22Lyon£3031One-way3 changes
- 14:127h10Leicester21:22Lyon£3221One-way3 changes
- 6:437h39Leicester14:22Lyon£3221One-way3 changes
Live departures
Leicester to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Monday 13 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:43 Leicester | 7h39 | 14:22 Lyon | 3 changes | |
| 8:13 Leicester | 7h43 | 15:56 Lyon | 3 changes | |
| 9:12 Leicester | 7h10 | 16:22 Lyon | 3 changes | |
| 11:12 Leicester | 7h44 | 18:56 Lyon | 3 changes | |
| 12:12 Leicester | 7h10 | 19:22 Lyon | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Lyon
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Trains from Leicester to Lyon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £241 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 880 km distance in 7h 23m.
Distance 880 km |
Average train duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £241 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 23m |
First train 4:47 |
Last train 22:52 |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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FAQs: Leicester to Lyon train
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