Lyon to Colchester Trains

Lyon to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Colchester takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. 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 9m
Duration: 605 mi
Distance: £262
Average price: Every 2 hours
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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 Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain

6h 15m

£201–371

Lyon to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:16 PM → 12:05 AM
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6h 49m • 4 changes
8:50 PM → 9:46 AM
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13h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 23m • 4 changes
6:24 AM → 11:46 AM
6h 22m • 4 changes
7:08 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:50 AM → 1:46 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 56m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 5:46 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:24 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 51m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 4:11 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
11:44 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
12:49 PM → 6:15 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 23m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 2:46 PM
7h 22m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 24m • 4 changes
11:16 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 23m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Colchester? 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.

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 15m.

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Lyon to Colchester train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

6:16 PM → 12:05 AMArrives next day

8:50 PM → 9:46 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:13 AM

6:24 AM → 11:46 AM

7:08 AM → 12:46 PM

8:24 AM → 1:46 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:50 AM → 1:46 PM

9:50 AM → 3:46 PM

11:12 AM → 4:46 PM

11:44 AM → 5:46 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:24 AM → 2:15 PM

9:50 AM → 4:11 PM

11:44 AM → 5:15 PM

12:49 PM → 6:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:13 AM

8:24 AM → 2:46 PM

9:50 AM → 3:14 PM

11:16 AM → 5:17 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:50 AM → 11:13 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Lyon Perrache to Paris Gare De Lyon

Train trips from Lyon

Train trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

6:16 PM → 12:05 AM
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8:50 PM → 9:46 AM
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