The average train between Leicester and Saintes takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Saintes at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Saintes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
Leicester to Saintes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Saintes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Leicester to Saintes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leicester and Saintes is 767.1 km. The road distance is 1,122 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Saintes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 9h 49m.