Lyon to Derby by train

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Overview: trains from Lyon to Derby

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lyon to Derby, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:49 View journey
Last train 21:04 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 7hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 924
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey €247.52 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 35m
Train operators 7

Explore Lyon to Derby by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Lyon to Derby 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 Lyon to Derby

Ready to book tickets from Lyon to Derby? 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 Lyon and Derby typically run €247.52.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Lyon to Derby departure frequency and train timetable

With 23 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 27 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:49 and the last one is at 21:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:50, with the last one at 18:04.

How long does the train from Lyon to Derby take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 7 hours and 3 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 924 kilometres.

When are tickets between Lyon and Derby available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Lyon and Derby can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making the most of your trip to Derby

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Derby.

FAQs about the train journey from Lyon to Derby

Want to know more about your journey from Lyon to Derby? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Lyon and Derby is 924 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.