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How to get fromLyon to Colchesterby train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Lyon to Colchester by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. 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 39m
    £185–377

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    19h 36m
    £63–125

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    17h 55m
    £85–160

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    9h 28m

  5. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LYS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 49m
    £82–226

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lyon to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    10h 52m
    £130–199

  7. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LYS - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 5m
    £111–313

  8. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LYS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h 9m
    £89–236

  9. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GVA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 7m
    £130–344

  10. Train to Alpes–Isère Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain train
    2. Fly from Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GNB - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 52m
    £100–322

  11. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GVA - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    £73–244

  12. Train to Chambéry Aix-Les-Bains Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train
    2. Fly from Chambéry Aix-Les-Bains Airport (CMF) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane CMF - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 37m
    £74–231

Lyon to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Coach Stop via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 19h 36m.

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