Luton to Lyon train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Lyon

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£299

Average price

£299

Fastest journey

5 h 38 m

Average duration

5 h 38 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

783 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Luton to Lyon will cost around £299 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £299.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Luton for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 783 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Eurostar
08:315h38
Luton
14:09Lyon
£2991One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Luton to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Luton to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a train costs an average of £177.

Distance: 783 km

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Flight
Coach

£291

Average Price

£140

Average Price

£96

Average Price

Cheapest

6h 8m

Average total duration

5h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

20h 52m

Average total duration

20h 22m

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Luton to Lyon train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 05:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_trains19:24 Luton
13h11
08:35 Lyon3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Lyon

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
FranceFrance
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Trains from Luton to Lyon run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £177 but you can travel from only £54 by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £54
Distance
783 km
Average train duration
5h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
£177
Trains per day
1
Fastest train
5h 38m
First train
05:18
Last train
19:01
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £54

Train companies: Thameslink, east_midlands_trains from Luton to Lyon trainsThameslink, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Luton and Lyon from £54. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 59m
Cheapest Price
£230
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 40m
Cheapest Price
£222
east_midlands_trains frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Luton to Lyon train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Lyon.
FAQs
Booking trains from Luton to Lyon in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Luton to Lyon is 783 km.
To get from Luton to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The first train from Luton to Lyon leaves at 5:18.
The cost of a train ticket from Luton to Lyon can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £177, while the average price tends to be around £291.
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Lyon is by flight, costing approximately £54.
The last train from Luton to Lyon departs at 19:01.
The train from Luton to Lyon takes 5h 38m and runs once a day.
Trains from Luton to Lyon run approximately 1 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Luton to Lyon.
The train station in Luton that goes to Lyon is London St Pancras International (STP), and it arrives at Lyon Part Dieu.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Luton to Lyon.
Yes, you can take the train from Luton to Lyon.
There is no night train service from Luton to Lyon.

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Important Stations and Airports in Luton and Lyon

Luton
Lyon
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
  • Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free unlimited WiFi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
Dining
Dining
  • Alto Café
  • Paul
  • Paul The Café
  • Starbucks
  • Exki
  • Sushi Shop
  • Carrefour
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Complimentary personalized care is available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
  • Mercure Lyon Center
  • ibis Styles Lyon Center
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
  • Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
  • Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the station's main hall.
Public transport options for Lyon Part Dieu
  • Metro lines: A, B, C, D
  • Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
  • Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
  • Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE

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