The average train between London and Besançon takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. 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 twice daily between London and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Besançon. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
London to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between London and Besançon is 649.3 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Les Halles, Châtelet - Les Halles, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 18m.