The average train between Cheltenham and Lyon takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 4 hours between Cheltenham and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Lyon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
Cheltenham to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Lyon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Cheltenham to Lyon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Lyon is 850.7 km. The road distance is 1,092 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 29m.