Chelmsford to Lyon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Lyon takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. 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.

6h 50m
Duration: 933 km
Distance: €308
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv

6h 29m

€240–440

Chelmsford to Lyon train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:31 PM → 11:56 AM
Arrives next day
12h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:11 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
7:05 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 51m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:11 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
7:05 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 51m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:11 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
7:05 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 51m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:11 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
7:05 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 51m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:11 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
7:05 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 51m • 4 changes
8:34 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 21m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:11 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
7:11 AM → 1:56 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
8:41 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
9:41 AM → 4:56 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:55 AM → 2:22 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
8:28 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
9:31 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 50m • 4 changes
10:31 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 46m • 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.

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Lyon Part Dieu 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 29m.

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