The average train between Chester and Saumur takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. 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 twice daily between Chester and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Saumur at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




11h 15m • 4 changes




9h 27m • 4 changes
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22h 24m • 4 changes




11h 18m • 4 changes




9h 27m • 4 changes




9h 34m • 4 changes
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15h 8m • 4 changes
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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 11h 4m.
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 1,029 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 10m.