Colchester to Lyon Trains

Colchester to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Lyon takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

7h 18m
Duration: 968 km
Distance: €322
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

6h 41m

€252–459

Colchester to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Lyon at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:43 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
12h 39m • 4 changes
11:02 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
11h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
8:09 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
8:09 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:42 AM → 12:56 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
8:12 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
9:12 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:02 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
9:22 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 59m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 5:18 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
10:30 AM → 6:00 PM
6h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
8:09 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:35 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
6:42 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
8:09 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
9:01 AM → 4:22 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Lyon Part Dieu 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 41m.

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