What is the cheapest way to get from London to Saintes?

The cheapest way to get from London to Saintes is to bus via Dover which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Saintes?

The fastest way to get from London to Saintes is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between London and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Saintes. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Saintes via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between London and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from London to Saintes. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Saintes via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from London to Saintes?

The distance between London and Saintes is 963 km.

How do I travel from London to Saintes without a car?

The best way to get from London to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €200 - €410.

How long does it take to get from London to Saintes?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from London to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Saintes bus from?

London to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Saintes train from?

London to Saintes train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Saintes?

The best way to get from London to Saintes is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs €200 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the London to Saintes bus arrive?

London to Saintes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between London and Saintes?

Saintes is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:48 AM in London and 5:48 AM in Saintes.

Where does the London to Saintes train arrive?

London to Saintes train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Saintes?

Book your London to Saintes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Saintes?

Book your London to Saintes bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saintes?

There are 647+ hotels available in Saintes.

London to Saintes - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from London to Saintes by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
8h 6m
€204–406
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus
16h 10m
€59–109
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintesbus N1703
10h 39m
€166–276
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saintescar
9h 29m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 35m
€70–221
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Saintesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 46m
€60–116
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Saintescar
10h 57m
€137–212
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain
7h 40m
€72–246
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 7m
€88–271
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 26m
€98–304

London to Saintes by train, subway, and foot

68Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 963.4 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between London, England and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Saintes via Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 10m.

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