The average train between London and Besançon takes 6h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from London to Besançon. 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 London and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from London to Besançon? 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 Besançon. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Besançon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
London to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your London to Besançon train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between London and Besançon is 649.3 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 55m.