The average train between Portsmouth and Saintes takes 10h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Saintes. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Saintes at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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8h 38m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Saintes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
Portsmouth to Saintes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Saintes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Portsmouth to Saintes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Saintes is 562.7 km. The road distance is 1,089 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Saintes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 9h 58m.