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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Lyon takes 11h 37m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. 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.

11h 37m
Duration
1,197 km
Distance
€347
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
8h 43m
€289–489

Chester to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Chester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Lyon at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,197.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lyon Part Dieu via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 8h 43m.

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