The average train between Edinburgh and Saumur takes 13h 50m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Saumur at 3:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Saumur station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
Edinburgh to Saumur train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Saumur train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Saumur station.
Book your Edinburgh to Saumur train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Saumur is 990 km. The road distance is 1,369 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Saumur via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 11h 12m.