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Musée de la Bande Dessinée
Major comics museum tracing graphic storytelling through original art, publishing history and changing exhibitions. Essential in France’s comics capital.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£217
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£250
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
5 h 36 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
5 h 52 m
Trains on 04 Sept
31
Distance
652 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Angoulême is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Angoulême will cost around £250 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £217.
To travel from London to Angoulême you need to make at least one change.
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8485Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £160.
Distance: 652 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£160 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £100 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 17h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Angoulême:
A flight is £22 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Angoulême costing on average £71.
A flight is £110 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Angoulême costing on average £160.
Other travel options to Angoulême take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Coach takes on average 17h 28m.
You'll arrive about 3h 47m sooner (6h 13m by train vs 10h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £160 compared to roughly £100 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.
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.
The table below shows live departures for London to Angoulême trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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9022+ 8439 | 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9022+ 8433 | 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h55 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9022+ 8447 | 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h47 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9022+ 8439 | 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9022+ 8447 | 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h47 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9022+ 8433 | 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h55 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9060+ 8491 | 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h30 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9060+ 8439 | 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h25 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9060+ 8433 | 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h25 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9060+ 8433 | 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h25 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9060+ 8491 | 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h30 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9060+ 8439 | 12:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h25 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9024+ 8491 | 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h00 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9024+ 8433 | 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h55 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9024+ 8439 | 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9024+ 8439 | 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9024+ 8491 | 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h00 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9024+ 8433 | 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h55 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9028+ 8345 · 5240 | 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h51 | 21:22 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9028+ 8491 | 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h00 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9028+ 8439 | 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9028+ 8439 | 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9028+ 8345 · 5240 | 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h51 | 21:22 Gare d'Angoulême | 2 changes | |
9028+ 8491 | 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h00 | 20:31 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9032+ 8439 | 14:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9032+ 8439 | 14:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9032+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 14:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 16h03 | 7:34 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9032+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 14:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 16h03 | 7:34 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9036+ 8439 | 15:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9036+ 8439 | 15:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h55 | 22:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9036+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 15:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 15h03 | 7:34 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9036+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 15:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 15h03 | 7:34 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9040+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 16:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 14h33 | 7:34 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
9040+ 8478 · 8440+ 3731 | 16:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 14h03 | 7:34 Gare d'Angoulême | 3 changes | |
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9004+ 8485 | 7:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h28 | 16:32 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9004+ 8433 | 7:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 11h22 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9004+ 8447 | 7:04 London St Pancras International (STP) | 10h14 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9008+ 8433 | 8:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 10h25 | 19:26 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9008+ 8485 | 8:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h31 | 16:32 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9008+ 8447 | 8:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h17 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9014+ 8495 | 9:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 12h06 | 22:37 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9014+ 8485 | 9:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h01 | 16:32 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9014+ 8447 | 9:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h47 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9018+ 8461 | 10:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 12h29 | 0:00 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9018+ 8447 | 10:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h47 | 18:18 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
9018+ 8495 | 10:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 11h06 | 22:37 Gare d'Angoulême | 1 change | |
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Trains from London to Angoulême run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £120 but you can travel from only £16 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:01, the last at 17:31. The fastest train covers the 652 km distance in 5h 52m.
Distance 652 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £120 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 52m |
First train 6:01 |
Last train 17:31 |
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Discover the best of Angoulême — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Angoulême trip today.
Major comics museum tracing graphic storytelling through original art, publishing history and changing exhibitions. Essential in France’s comics capital.
Archaeology and fine arts museum in the former bishop’s palace. Visit for regional collections, historical interiors and a quieter cultural stop.
Working paper museum in old riverside mills. It explains paper-making techniques and local industry through machinery, demonstrations and exhibitions.
Historic rampart walk circling the old town. It combines broad views, city history and an easy stroll linking several of Angoulême’s main sights.
Street art trail of painted comic murals across the city centre. It turns a walk through Angoulême into an open-air gallery and local signature experience.
Central square beside the town hall, often used for events and markets. A practical meeting point and good base for exploring the upper town.
Rich pork pâté baked in pastry, linked to nearby Charente traditions and often served at local markets and festive meals.
Small shortbread biscuit from the Charentes, flavoured with butter and often angelica. A classic regional sweet with coffee or dessert wine.
Thin crêpe from the Charentes, usually eaten warm with butter, sugar or jam. A familiar local treat at fairs and family tables.
Refined French dining in a polished setting, known for seasonal produce and carefully presented regional dishes.
Casual crêperie popular for savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, offering an easy introduction to regional comfort food.
Established brasserie with a traditional feel, serving classic French plates and Charente specialities in the city centre.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Paris, while local buses and everyday cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare d'Angoulême -> Angoulême Hôtel de Ville
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Angoulême 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 Angoulême, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Angoulême trains use the London St Pancras International to Angoulême station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Angoulême train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Angoulême is 1 km from Angoulême city centre. Public transport options include:
Angoulême has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Terminus, La Cantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Angoulême. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Angoulême. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Angoulême: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Angoulême: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Angoulême: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Angoulême Hôtel de France, Hôtel Saint Gelais, Hôtel Le Palma.
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