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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Lyon takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day 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 44m
Duration
973 km
Distance
€312
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
6h 24m
€242–439

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 11:03 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 35m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 39m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 12m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 28m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 58m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 7m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 14m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 3m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 34m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 27m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 1m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 35m • 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.

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  • Distance: 973.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a train from Colchester 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 24m.

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