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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Lyon takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford to Lyon. 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
Duration
938 km
Distance
€298
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
6h 14m
€230–430

Chelmsford to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 23m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui11h 47m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 5m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 35m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 5m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 35m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 5m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 35m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 13m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 5m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui6h 35m • 4 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia6h 9m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford to Lyon? 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.

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  • Distance: 938.2 km
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lyon Perrache via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 14m.

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