The average train between Lyon and Chester takes 10h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 10h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Chester station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Lyon to Chester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Chester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Lyon to Chester train tickets online with TGV inOui, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Lyon and Chester is 997.5 km. The road distance is 1,197 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chester via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 36m.