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Lyon to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Chester takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Chester. 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 7m
Duration
727 mi
Distance
£280
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu 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 Euston to Chestertrain train
8h 36m
£217–422

Lyon to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 726.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 36m.

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