The average train between Manchester and Saintes takes 13h 21m and the fastest train takes 10h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 3 times a day between Manchester and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Saintes at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Saintes station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
Manchester to Saintes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Saintes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Manchester to Saintes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Saintes is 867.6 km. The road distance is 1,338 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Saintes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Angoulême in around 11h 8m.