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Lyon to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Colchester takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Colchester. 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 11m
Duration
605 mi
Distance
£257
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
6h 17m
£192–406

Lyon to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 604.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Colchester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 17m.

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