The average train between Edinburgh and Saintes takes 14h 52m and the fastest train takes 10h 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 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Saintes at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 14h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 13m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Saintes? 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.
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 14h 52m.
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 1,595 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Saintes via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 12h 11m.