What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chester is to bus which costs £70 - £140 and takes 22h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chester is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chester via Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chester?

The distance between Lyon and Chester is 748 miles.

How do I travel from Lyon to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chester without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £250 - £430.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Chester?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Lyon to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chester bus from?

Lyon to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chester train from?

Lyon to Chester train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Chester?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chester is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs £250 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 22h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £230 and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Lyon to Chester bus arrive?

Lyon to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Lyon. It is currently 9:06 PM in Lyon and 8:06 PM in Chester.

Where does the Lyon to Chester train arrive?

Lyon to Chester train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Chester?

Book your Lyon to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Chester?

Book your Lyon to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Chester.

Lyon to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Chester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
8h 36m
£252–422
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
22h 35m
£73–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
5. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
22h 15m
£114–248
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
12h 12m
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LYS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 24m
£81–228
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
8h 59m
£239–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
13h 37m
£168–275
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GVA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 7m
£73–290
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LYS - LPL
9h 3m
£111–230

Lyon to Chester by train and foot

57Weekly Services

8h 36mAverage Duration

£252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.8 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 22h 35m.

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