- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
zł750
Average ticket price on Sep 20
zł1134
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 20
42
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valenciennes to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valenciennes to London will cost around zł1134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł750.
It's difficult to get from Valenciennes to London without transferring at least once.
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C60 (841262)Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Valenciennes to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of zł118 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of zł118, while a flight costs an average of zł2573.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
zł327 Average price | zł2573 Average price | zł325 Average price | zł118 Average price Cheapest | zł339 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 31m Average total duration 12h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Valenciennes to London:
A ferry is zł208 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valenciennes to London costing on average zł325.
A ferry is zł209 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valenciennes to London costing on average zł327.
A ferry is zł2455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valenciennes to London costing on average zł2573.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 6h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
The journey is about 53m faster (3h 36m by train vs 4h 29m by car) and roughly zł13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł327 vs zł339). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Valenciennes to London trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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7112+ 9023 | 8:16 AM Valenciennes | 5h14 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7112+ 9021 | 8:16 AM Valenciennes | 4h44 | 12:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7112+ 9023 | 8:16 AM Valenciennes | 5h14 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7112+ 9021 | 8:16 AM Valenciennes | 4h44 | 12:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7112+ 9027 | 8:16 AM Valenciennes | 6h14 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7028+ K60 (841836)+ 9031 | 9:47 AM Valenciennes | 5h43 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7028+ K60 (841836)+ 9037 | 9:47 AM Valenciennes | 7h18 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7028+ 9033+ K60 (841836) | 9:47 AM Valenciennes | 6h13 | 3:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7028+ 9031+ K60 (841836) | 9:47 AM Valenciennes | 5h43 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7028+ 9033+ K60 (841836) | 9:47 AM Valenciennes | 6h13 | 3:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7028+ 9037+ K60 (841836) | 9:47 AM Valenciennes | 7h18 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7218+ 9063+ C60 (841260) | 10:48 AM Valenciennes | 12h42 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7218+ C60 (841260)+ 9039 | 10:48 AM Valenciennes | 6h42 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7218+ 9037+ C60 (841260) | 10:48 AM Valenciennes | 6h17 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7218+ C60 (841260)+ 9037 | 10:48 AM Valenciennes | 6h17 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7218+ 9039+ C60 (841260) | 10:48 AM Valenciennes | 6h47 | 4:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7040+ 9063+ C60 (841262) | 12:46 PM Valenciennes | 10h44 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7040+ 9043+ C60 (841262) | 12:46 PM Valenciennes | 5h49 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7040+ 9039+ C60 (841262) | 12:46 PM Valenciennes | 4h49 | 4:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7040+ 9043+ C60 (841262) | 12:46 PM Valenciennes | 5h49 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7040+ 9039+ C60 (841262) | 12:46 PM Valenciennes | 4h44 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7046+ K60 (841842)+ 9045 | 1:46 PM Valenciennes | 5h19 | 6:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7046+ K60 (841842)+ 9051 | 1:46 PM Valenciennes | 6h53 | 7:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7046+ 9063+ K60 (841842) | 1:46 PM Valenciennes | 9h44 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7046+ 9051+ K60 (841842) | 1:46 PM Valenciennes | 6h52 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7124+ 9063 | 2:16 PM Valenciennes | 9h14 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7124+ 9051 | 2:16 PM Valenciennes | 6h23 | 7:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7124+ 9045 | 2:16 PM Valenciennes | 4h49 | 6:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7124+ 9051 | 2:16 PM Valenciennes | 6h22 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
7052+ C60 (841264)+ 9063 | 2:48 PM Valenciennes | 8h42 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7052+ 9051+ C60 (841264) | 2:48 PM Valenciennes | 5h51 | 7:39 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7052+ C60 (841264)+ 9053 | 2:48 PM Valenciennes | 6h12 | 8:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7052+ C60 (841264)+ 9051 | 2:48 PM Valenciennes | 5h50 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7060+ K60 (841844)+ 9059 | 3:46 PM Valenciennes | 6h44 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7060+ 9059+ K60 (841844) | 3:46 PM Valenciennes | 6h44 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7060+ K60 (841844)+ 9053 | 3:46 PM Valenciennes | 5h14 | 8:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7060+ K60 (841844)+ 9063 | 3:46 PM Valenciennes | 7h44 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7534+ C60 (841266)+ 9063 | 4:48 PM Valenciennes | 6h42 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7534+ C60 (841266)+ 9059 | 4:48 PM Valenciennes | 5h42 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7534+ C60 (841266)+ 9059 | 4:48 PM Valenciennes | 5h42 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
7068+ K44 (843939) · P43 (843640)+ 9063 | 4:52 PM Valenciennes | 6h38 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
7076+ K60 (841850)+ 9063 | 6:10 PM Valenciennes | 5h20 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Valenciennes to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł123 but you can travel from only zł116 by ferry.
There are 5 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 19m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price zł123 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 6:01 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Valenciennes to London trains use the Valenciennes, Place de la Gare to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Valenciennes and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Valenciennes, Place de la Gare is 1 km from Valenciennes city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Valenciennes, Place de la Gare has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Valenciennes, Place de la Gare.
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 options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
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 storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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