The average train between Poole and Saumur takes 11h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Saumur at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 11h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





10h 6m • 5 changes





9h 32m • 5 changes





8h 18m • 5 changes
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15h 32m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Saumur station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
Poole to Saumur train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Saumur train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Saumur station.
Book your Poole to Saumur train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Saumur is 408.6 km. The road distance is 927 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Saumur via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston 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 22m.