What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €370 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley is to train and fly which takes 7h 25m and costs €150 - €370.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Loire Valley?

The distance between Basingstoke and Loire Valley is 835 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €180 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 379+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Basingstoke to Loire Valley - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
7h 49m
€186–486
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Loire Valley
10h 18m
€72–361
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valley
7h 57m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
7h 30m
€110–273
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Take the train from Caen to Château-du-LoirK39
4. Take the taxi from Château-du-Loir to Loire Valley
14h 23m
€196–558
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
8h 45m
€124–304
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
7h 25m
€150–367
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
9h 6m
€168–507
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
4. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
9h 1m
€154–415
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
8h 50m
€140–416

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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Distance: 835.2 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Loire Valley via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy TGV, and Saumur in around 7h 49m.

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