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London to Lyon train tickets
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Trains from London to Lyon
Planning a trip to the South of France? Travel from London to Lyon by high speed train with Eurostar and SNCF TGV INOUI. And you can book the entire journey with us.
Just take a Eurostar train from London to Lille and change to a TGV train to Lyon. The total journey will take about 5 hours.
Departing from London St Pancras International
London St Pancras International is located in King's Cross and is well connected by London Underground lines and buses.
When to arrive
Please check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and complete your Advance Passenger Information (API) well in advance. Check UK-EU border requirements for travel to and from London.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can indulge in some boutique shopping or fine dining. After border and security checks, you'll find food options, a duty-free shop, and our Eurostar Premier Lounge.
Changing trains at Lille Europe when travelling from London to France
When you arrive at Lille Europe:
- Head up to the main station concourse and check the departures board. Platforms are normally shown 20 minutes before departure.
- Once you’ve found your platform, head back down to platform level.
- Allow enough time to hop onto your connecting TGV train – doors close 2 minutes before departure.
Our booking system will have suggested two trains that give you enough time to catch your connection. If you need a hand, staff will be available to help.
To learn more about connecting at Lille Europe, read our station guide.
Arriving at Lyon
Arriving at Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache
If your TGV train arrives at Lyon Part-Dieu or Lyon Perrache, you'll hop off right in the heart of Lyon. As there are no border checks upon arrival, you can simply leave the station. And to get to where you're going, you'll have easy access to the city's buses, trams, and metro.
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
If your TGV train arrives at Lyon Saint Exupéry TGV, you can get to Lyon city centre with a TCL bus, take the tramway Rhônexpress directly to Lyon Part-Dieu train station in about 30 minutes, or book a taxi to get to your final destination.
Hiring a car
If you want to go even further, hire a car directly at the station from Hertz and enjoy a discount as a Eurostar customer.
Finding a hotel
Need a place to stay in Lyon? Find the best options here.
FAQs
When travelling to the south of France, you'll need to use public transport to travel between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon when changing trains. The journey takes around 30 minutes.
Here's what to do:
1. When you arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, buy a ticket at a ticket machine or a ticket desk. If the queues are long, you can also buy a ticket using the Île-de-France Mobilités (opens in a new tab) or Bonjour RATP app (opens in a new tab).
2. Follow signs to RER Line D and board a train towards Melun or Corbeil-Essonnes.
3. Get off the train at Gare de Lyon.
4. Follow signs for the TGV platforms.
5. Board your TGV train to your final destination - boarding starts around 20 minutes before departure and the doors close 2 minutes before.
You can directly cancel or exchange your journey on Manage Your Booking on eurostar.com.
For compensation for delays or cancellations on either your Eurostar or SNCF train, please read our dedicated FAQ.
Note: Exchanges and cancellations apply to all passengers in your booking. To allow passengers to make separate changes, please make individual bookings.
As we're part of the HOTNAT scheme, rest assured that we'll help you get to your final destination if you miss your connecting train. Speak to a member of staff on your delayed train. They will give you a form to prove that you missed your train because of disruption. To learn more about what to do in case of a missed connection, go to our Connections page.
Unfortunately, no. In case of a delay on either your Eurostar or TGV INOUI train, you'll be able to hop on the next available train (HOTNAT) at no extra cost. To learn more about HOTNAT, go to our Connections page.
To book free assistance for your connecting journey, please visit our Accessible Travel Hub. Please note that neither Eurostar nor SNCF can provide assistance for transfers between stations. If you require assistance between two stations, please refer to the RATP accessibility page (opens in a new tab).
You can take a connecting train to many destinations in the south of France. Our most popular destinations include Marseille, Valence, Aix-en-Provence and Avignon, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nice. Find out more on our destinations page.
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