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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Lyon takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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.

9h 45m
Duration
1,175 km
Distance
€381
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Chester to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 43m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,174.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Lyon Perrache via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 45m.

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