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Compare train for London to Valenciennes
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Valenciennes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of CHF30 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 CHF30, while a flight costs an average of CHF874.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHF874 Average price | CHF54 Average price | CHF139 Average price | CHF30 Average price Cheapest | CHF20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 52m Average total duration 12h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 London to Valenciennes:
A ferry is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Valenciennes costing on average CHF54.
A ferry is CHF109 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Valenciennes costing on average CHF139.
A ferry is CHF844 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Valenciennes costing on average CHF874.
Other travel options to Valenciennes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
Tickets start at around CHF874 compared to roughly CHF20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-853.61. The journey takes 6h 32m versus 4h 37m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom London to Valenciennes
How to get from London to Valenciennes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Valenciennes is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
DFDS Seaways10:00 PM2h00Port of Dover1:00 AMPort of DunkirkCHF321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
DFDS Seaways10:00 PM2h00Port of Dover1:00 AMPort of DunkirkCHF321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
SN21046:50 AM1h05London Heathrow Airport8:55 AMBrussels AirportCHF991One-way0 transfers
Other options
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71956:01 PM4h39London St Pancras International (STP)11:40 PMValenciennesCHF1441One-way1 transfer
9014+
71899:31 AM11h03London St Pancras International (STP)9:34 PMValenciennesCHF1461One-way1 transfer
9044+
71955:31 PM5h09London St Pancras International (STP)11:40 PMValenciennesCHF1581One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM15h01London, Victoria Coach Station4:00 PMFamars, Station de Tramway UniversitéCHF871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM15h05London, Victoria Coach Station12:35 PMFamars, Station de Tramway UniversitéCHF981One-way1 transfer
SN209411:05 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport1:15 PMBrussels AirportCHF991One-way0 transfers
BA3847:40 AM1h10London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMBrussels AirportCHF1171One-way0 transfers
BA38612:05 PM1h15London Heathrow Airport2:20 PMBrussels AirportCHF1381One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways2:00 PM2h00Port of Dover5:00 PMPort of DunkirkCHF321One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways4:00 PM2h00Port of Dover7:00 PMPort of DunkirkCHF321One-way0 transfers
DFDS Seaways8:00 PM2h00Port of Dover11:00 PMPort of DunkirkCHF321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Valenciennes:
A ferry is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Valenciennes costing on average CHF54.
A ferry is CHF109 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Valenciennes costing on average CHF139.
A ferry is CHF844 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Valenciennes costing on average CHF874.
Other travel options to Valenciennes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 12h 52m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 9 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Valenciennes as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- {stationMode_4} mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Famars, Station de Tramway Université.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Valenciennes by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Valenciennes by train.
- Travel with Norfolk Line to go to Valenciennes by ferry.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways to go to Valenciennes by flight.
- 9 direct ferries per day with Norfolk Line.
- 5 direct flights per day with British Airways, Brussels Airlines.
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