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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, and a train costs an average of £567.
Distance: 1265 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£567 Average Price | £162 Average Price | £109 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 27m Average total duration 24h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Edinburgh trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:25 Lyon | 10h36 | 19:01 Edinburgh | 3 changes | |
| 11:00 Lyon | 12h04 | 23:04 Edinburgh | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Edinburgh
France
United Kingdom
Trains from Lyon to Edinburgh run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £567 but you can travel from only £39 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 1265 km distance in 9h 42m.
Distance 1265 km |
Average train duration 14h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £567 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 42m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 17:00 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Lyon to Edinburgh trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Edinburgh from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lyon to Edinburgh train
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