London to Valenciennes train with Eurostar

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Valenciennes

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$364

Average price

$527

Fastest journey

4 h 33 m

Average duration

4 h 45 m

Trains per day

23

Distance

287 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Valenciennes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Valenciennes will cost around $527 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $364.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from London to Valenciennes without transferring at least once.

  • Eurostar9044+SNCF | TGV INOUI7195
    5:31 PM5h07
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:38 PMValenciennes
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9040+SNCF | TGV INOUI7195
    4:31 PM6h07
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:38 PMValenciennes
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9046+SNCF | TGV INOUI7195
    6:01 PM4h37
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:38 PMValenciennes
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9038+SNCF | TGV INOUI7195
    4:01 PM6h37
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:38 PMValenciennes
    $4141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9036+SNCF | TGV INOUI7195
    3:31 PM7h07
    London St Pancras International (STP)
    11:38 PMValenciennes
    $4141One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Valenciennes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Valenciennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $134.

Distance: 178 miles (287 km)

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Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

$191

Average price

$171

Average price

$98

Average price

Cheapest

$24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

16h 0m

Average total duration

15h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 37m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

-

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Valenciennes is a bus with an average price of $98 (€81).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Valenciennes:

A bus is $72 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Valenciennes costing on average $171 (€140).

A bus is $93 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Valenciennes costing on average $191 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from London to Valenciennes is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Valenciennes take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 22m.

Ferry takes on average 2h 0m.

Bus takes on average 15h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Valenciennes including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Valenciennes among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 3h 15m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 4h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $191 (€157) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Direct services run with Eurostar.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

London to Valenciennes train times

The table below shows live departures for London to Valenciennes trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Eurostar9022+SNCF | TGV INOUI718911:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
9h03
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9022+SNCF | TGV INOUI717711:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
6h03
6:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9022+SNCF | TGV INOUI719511:31 AM London St Pancras International (STP)
11h07
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9060+SNCF | TGV INOUI718912:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
8h33
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9060+SNCF | TGV INOUI719512:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
10h37
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9060+SNCF | TGV INOUI717712:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
5h33
6:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9028+SNCF | TGV INOUI71951:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
9h07
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9028+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K13 (16457) · K61 (841926)1:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
5h17
7:48 PM Valenciennes2 transfers
Eurostar9028+SNCF | TGV INOUI71891:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
7h03
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9030+SNCF | TGV INOUI71952:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
8h37
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9030+SNCF | TGV INOUI7061+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K60 (841853)2:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
4h48
7:49 PM Valenciennes2 transfers
Eurostar9030+SNCF | TGV INOUI71892:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
6h33
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9032+SNCF | TGV INOUI71952:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
8h07
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9032+SNCF | TGV INOUI71892:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
6h03
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9032+SNCF | TGV INOUI7073+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K60 (841855)2:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
5h43
9:14 PM Valenciennes2 transfers
Eurostar9036+SNCF | TGV INOUI71893:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
5h03
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9036+SNCF | TGV INOUI7073+SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K60 (841855)3:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
4h43
9:14 PM Valenciennes2 transfers
Eurostar9036+SNCF | TGV INOUI71953:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
7h07
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9038+SNCF | TGV INOUI71954:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
6h37
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9038+SNCF | TGV INOUI71894:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
4h33
9:34 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9040+SNCF | TGV INOUI71954:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
6h07
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9044+SNCF | TGV INOUI71955:31 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
5h07
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer
Eurostar9046+SNCF | TGV INOUI71956:01 PM London St Pancras International (STP)
4h37
11:38 PM Valenciennes1 transfer

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Eurostar as well as Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) offer trains services from London to Valenciennes.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from London to Valenciennes.

Why book with Omio vs Eurostar?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Eurostar, but also compare tickets for the likes of Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to find the best option for your trip from London to Valenciennes.
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  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Eurostar with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from London to Valenciennes.

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  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from London to Valenciennes.

Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Valenciennes

United KingdomUnited Kingdom
FranceFrance
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Trains from London to Valenciennes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $134 (€110) but you can travel from only $86 (€71) by bus.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 1h 22m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $86 (€71)
Distance
178 miles (287 km)
Average train duration
1h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$134 (€110)
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
1h 22m
First train
6:01 AM
Last train
9:50 PM
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $86 (€71)

Train companies: Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from London to Valenciennes trainsEurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between London and Valenciennes from $86 (€71). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Eurostar

About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 22m
Cheapest Price
$134 (€110)
Eurostar frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
$175 (€143)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Trains from London to Valenciennes

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Valenciennes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Valenciennes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from London to Valenciennes can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $134 (€110), while the average price is around $191 (€157).
The train from London to Valenciennes takes 1h 22m and runs 11 per day.
The first train from London to Valenciennes leaves at 6:01 AM.
The distance by train from London to Valenciennes is 178 miles (287 km).
The last train from London to Valenciennes leaves at 9:50 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from London to Valenciennes.
Yes, there is a direct train from London to Valenciennes. This service operates 9 times per day, provided by Eurostar.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from London to Valenciennes.
The train station in London that goes to Valenciennes is London St Pancras International (STP), which connects to Lille-Europe.
The cheapest way to get from London to Valenciennes is by bus, with a cost of around $86 (€71).
The train journey from London to Valenciennes offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque countryside of northern France, including charming villages and rolling fields.
A day trip from London to Valenciennes is possible with a travel time of 1h 22m and a distance of 178 miles (287 km). There are 9 trains available per day.
A stay of 2 to 3 days in Valenciennes is ideal to explore its historical sites, museums, and enjoy the local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from London to Valenciennes.
Valenciennes is within the Schengen Area. Passport and visa requirements depend on your nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Valenciennes include Lille, Brussels, Dunkirk, Maubeuge, Arras.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Valenciennes among Omio's users.
Currently, UK citizens do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period) for tourism or business in the Schengen Area. However, the new ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is scheduled to launch in late 2026. Once active, this digital travel authorization will be a mandatory pre-travel requirement for all UK passport holders.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Valenciennes, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. It is advisable to stay vigilant in busy spots and avoid displaying valuables openly. Scams involving unofficial taxi services may also occur, so using licensed taxis or reputable ride apps is recommended for safe transportation. Overall, maintaining awareness of surroundings helps ensure a secure visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from London to Valenciennes

Most London to Valenciennes trains use the London St Pancras International to Lille-Europe station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Valenciennes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in London
Arrival train stations in Valenciennes
London St Pancras InternationalPancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK+44 2078437688WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre

Bus91, N91 · 23m · $13 · every ~28 min
73, N73 · 26m · $2 · every ~33 min
390 · 48m · $2 · every ~27 min
SubwayPiccadilly · 11m · $2 · every ~91 min

London St Pancras International train station facilities and services

London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.

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