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Ashford to Lyon by train
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Cheapest Price €59.70
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30 days in advance €165.32
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First train05:40
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Last train20:28
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey4hr 45m
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Distance673 kilometres
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Trains per day7
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Avg. journey time6hr 26m
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Train operators
Explore Ashford to Lyon by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Ashford to Lyon aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost from Ashford to Lyon
Ready to book tickets from Ashford to Lyon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Ashford and Lyon typically run €59.70.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit €165.
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to €138.
You can book travel between these two destinations 6 and a half months in advance.
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Train schedule for travel between Ashford and Lyon
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 7 trains make this journey of 673 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Ashford is at 06:24 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:28.
During the weekend, 05:40 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:28 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 2 minutes.
How long is the train journey from Ashford to Lyon?
This journey covers a total of 673 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 45 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets from Ashford to Lyon?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 6 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Maximising your travels to Lyon
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lyon.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Ashford to Lyon by train?
The trip from Ashford to Lyon covers a distance of 673 kilometres.
How much is a train ticket from Ashford to Lyon?
The cheapest fare on this route is €59.70. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about €165. If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically €138.
When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Ashford to Lyon?
You can book your tickets 6 and a half months in advance for this route.
How long does it take to get from Ashford to Lyon?
The fastest jouney takes 4 hours and 45 minutes.
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Direct Eurostar
During summer 2018, it'll be possible to board a Eurostar train at Ashford International station in Kent and travel directly to Lyon without the need to change trains along the way. This is a seasonal direct train to Marseille which stops in Lyon on its fash dash south to the Mediterranean. The travel time from Ashford to Lyon is about four hours.
There are of course plenty of alternative routes to the direct train, with multiple options each day requiring an easy change of train in Lille or Paris.
Ashford International to Lyon
Shortly after leaving Ashford International, the Eurostar train to Lyon dives into the Channel Tunnel. A half hour later you’ll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders’ fields towards Paris. Skirting the east of the French capital, it’s then a fast dash south through Burgundy to the Rhône Valley where the first stop is at Lyon Part Dieu station. At Part Dieu, there are excellent onward connections to many cities in the south of France, the French Alps and also Barcelona.
On the return journey from Lyon Part Dieu to Ashford, there is an extra stop at Lille Europe. This is required by the UK Border Force in order for the authorities to carry out immigration checks before the train enters the Channel Tunnel.
Eurostar & TGV via Paris
Travellers taking the train from Ashford to Lyon are spoilt for choice. If you are travelling on a day when there’s a direct train, that’s your best bet. On other days this route described here via Paris makes sense, but there’s also an early morning connection via Lille on certain days.
The journey from Ashford to Lyon kicks off with a high-speed run on Eurostar from Ashford to Paris, where you will need to change stations. The second leg from Paris to Lyon takes just a couple of hours; it includes some very good scenery as the train dashes south from Paris through Burgundy.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London you'll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar's airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. There are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Lyon
Every day, TGVs leave the Gare de Lyon in Paris for the city of Lyon. This is a fast dash on France’s oldest dedicated high-speed rail route – it opened way back in 1981. Within little more than an hour you swap Parisian suburbs for the soft contours of Burgundy vineyards and before long the train is gliding into Lyon. All TGV services from Paris stop first at Lyon Part Dieu station. Most then continue to serve Lyon Perrache.