The average train between Lyon and Cheltenham takes 10h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Cheltenham. 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 5 times a day between Lyon and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 10h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Cheltenham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
Lyon to Cheltenham train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cheltenham train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Lyon to Cheltenham train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Cheltenham is 850.7 km. The road distance is 1,164 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cheltenham Spa via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 37m.