The average train between London and Saintes takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 9:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from London 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 London to Saintes. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Saintes station via Paris Nord station and Angouleme station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
London to Saintes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Saintes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
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The distance between London and Saintes is 641.6 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Saintes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 13m.