Lyon to Cheltenham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Cheltenham takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. 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.

9h 53m
Duration: 681 mi
Distance: £310
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spatrain

8h 56m

£241–434

Lyon to Cheltenham train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lyon and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

3:50 PM → 11:31 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
6:16 PM → 8:32 AM
Arrives next day
15h 16m • 4 changes
8:50 PM → 11:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
7:08 AM → 2:31 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 3:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
10:40 AM → 5:31 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:50 AM → 3:31 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 6:31 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 7:31 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
2:16 PM → 9:31 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:44 AM → 7:29 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
5:50 PM → 8:32 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 4 changes
8:50 PM → 11:31 AM
Arrives next day
15h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:24 AM → 3:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
11:16 AM → 7:34 PM
9h 18m • 4 changes
12:49 PM → 8:33 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 2:31 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 3:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
6:46 AM → 2:31 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 3:31 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
10:12 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Cheltenham.

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Distance: 681.5 mi
Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Cheltenham Spa via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 8h 56m.

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