Lyon to Colchester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Colchester takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. 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.

6h 53m
Duration: 602 mi
Distance: £274
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu 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 26m

£210–389

Lyon to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lyon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

9:04 PM → 9:46 AM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 9m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 11:46 AM
6h 8m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 9m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 11:46 AM
6h 8m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:04 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 3:46 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:27 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:34 AM → 1:11 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 2:11 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 4:11 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
11:04 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 9m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 11:46 AM
6h 8m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:13 AM
6h 9m • 4 changes
6:38 AM → 11:46 AM
6h 8m • 4 changes
7:34 AM → 12:46 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
8:50 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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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 Part Dieu 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 26m.

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