The average train between Chelmsford and Lyon takes 6h 49m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Lyon station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Chelmsford to Lyon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Lyon train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Book your Chelmsford to Lyon train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Lyon is 738.8 km. The road distance is 938 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lyon Perrache via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 14m.