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Lyon to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Colchester takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lyon to Colchester. 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 56m
Duration
602 mi
Distance
£236
Average price
Every 2 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 Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
6h 24m
£182–362

Lyon to Colchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lyon and Colchester. 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 Colchester at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 601.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Colchester via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 24m.

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