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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Saumur is to fly and train which costs €85 - €250 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Saumur is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Saumur?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 11h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Saumur?

The distance between Edinburgh and Saumur is 1369 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Saumur without a car is to train via Tours which takes 11h 4m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Edinburgh to Saumur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Saumur train from?

Edinburgh to Saumur train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Saumur?

Saumur is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:52 PM in Edinburgh and 8:52 PM in Saumur.

Where does the Edinburgh to Saumur train arrive?

Edinburgh to Saumur train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Saumur train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Saumur?

There are 801+ hotels available in Saumur.

Edinburgh to Saumur - 7 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
11h 4m
€302–547
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EDI - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 4m
€86–243
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saumurcar
13h 39m
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Saumurtrain
11h 32m
€303–548
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Saumurcar
15h 6m
€207–347
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane EDI - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Saumurtrain
7h 29m
€140–347
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - 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 42m
€115–315

Edinburgh to Saumur by train, subway, and foot

63Weekly Services

11h 4mAverage Duration

€302Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,368.9 km
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

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 4m.

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