Cheltenham to Lyon Trains

Cheltenham to Lyon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Lyon takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. 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.

9h 34m
Duration: 1,092 km
Distance: €364
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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

8h 30m

€288–526

Cheltenham to Lyon train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cheltenham and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:47 AM → 7:54 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 3:56 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
9:03 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 3:56 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
9:03 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 3:56 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
9:03 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 7:22 PM
8h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 3:56 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
9:03 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:53 AM → 3:56 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 4:22 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 23m • 4 changes
9:03 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:49 AM → 4:56 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
7:57 AM → 5:18 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
9:03 AM → 6:56 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
10:03 AM → 7:54 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
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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.

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 station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 30m.

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