The average train between Edinburgh and Saintes takes 16h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Saintes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Edinburgh and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Saintes at 4:47 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 16h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Saintes station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.
Edinburgh to Saintes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Saintes train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Edinburgh to Saintes train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Saintes is 1,148.7 km. The road distance is 1,596 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Saintes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, and Angouleme in around 13h 2m.