What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Saumur?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Saumur is to fly and train which costs €100 - €320 and takes 10h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Saumur?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Saumur is to fly and train which takes 8h 39m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Saumur?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Saumur via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Saumur?

The distance between Chester and Saumur is 1028 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Saumur without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Saumur without a car is to train via Tours which takes 9h 12m and costs €220 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Saumur?

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Chester to Saumur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Saumur train from?

Chester to Saumur train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Saumur?

Saumur is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:59 PM in Chester and 6:59 PM in Saumur.

Where does the Chester to Saumur train arrive?

Chester to Saumur train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Saumur?

Book your Chester to Saumur train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Saumur?

There are 765+ hotels available in Saumur.

Chester to Saumur - 8 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Saumur by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, plane, train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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

Train via Tours
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
9h 12m
€225–532
Fly Liverpool to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LPL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
10h 35m
€108–314
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saumurcar
10h 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Saumurtrain
9h 37m
€230–507
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Saumurcar
13h 55m
€135–530
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain
9h 5m
€113–351
Fly Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain
8h 39m
€114–367
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 7m
€158–464

Chester to Saumur by train, foot, and subway

61Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Saumur.

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Distance: 1,028.2 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

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 12m.

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