The average train between Chester and Saumur takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Saumur. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Chester and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Saumur at 2:36 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Saumur station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Chester to Saumur train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Saumur train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Saumur station.
Book your Chester to Saumur train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Saumur is 689.1 km. The road distance is 1,028 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Saumur via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 9h 16m.