The average train between Besançon and London takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to London. 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 Besançon and London. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into London at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to London? 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 Besançon to London. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at London station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Besançon to London train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to London train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Besançon to London train tickets online with TGV inOui, Réseau Express Régional (RER Paris) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Besançon and London is 649.3 km. The road distance is 829 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to London St Pancras Intl via Paris Gare de Lyon, Châtelet - Les Halles, Les Halles, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 5h 35m.