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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Lyon takes 11h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.

11h 36m
Duration
1,107 km
Distance
€333
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
7h 58m
€267–459

Cheltenham to Lyon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cheltenham and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Lyon at 4:59 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui16h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui16h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 56m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui16h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui14h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 4m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui7h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui14h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 2m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 59m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui16h 25m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui18h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui10h 12m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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: 1,107.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Lyon Part Dieu via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 7h 58m.

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