The average train between Exeter and Saumur takes 11h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Saumur at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Saumur? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Saumur station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Exeter to Saumur train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Saumur train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Saumur station.
Book your Exeter to Saumur train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Saumur is 460 km. The road distance is 1,023 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Saumur via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 9h 31m.