London to Saint-Étienne by train
Saint-Étienne lies 753 km (468 mi) south-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 35 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and France rail, over roughly 918 km (571 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| London | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Gare de Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux, Gare de Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse, Gare de Saint-Etienne-Bellevue |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Saint-Étienne are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 5 h 35 min journey lands 6 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Étienne
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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Staying in Saint-Étienne
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Étienne from London?
753 km (468 mi) in a straight line, south-east of London; by road roughly 918 km (571 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Saint-Étienne by train?
About 5 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Saint-Étienne?
Saint-Étienne is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Saint-Étienne?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.