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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Saumur is to bus and train via Angers which costs €50 - €200 and takes 21h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Saumur is to train via Antony which takes 8h 35m and costs €190 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Saumur?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Saumur via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Massy TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Saumur?

The distance between Exeter and Saumur is 1024 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Saumur without a car is to train via Antony which takes 8h 35m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Exeter to Saumur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Saumur train from?

Exeter to Saumur train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Saumur?

Saumur is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:50 PM in Exeter and 3:50 PM in Saumur.

Where does the Exeter to Saumur train arrive?

Exeter to Saumur train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Saumur?

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Exeter to Saumur - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Saumur by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, train, car train, train (Eurostar), or plane

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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
8h 35m
€194–551
Bus, train via Angers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Angers714 / ...
4. Take the train from Angers St Laud to SaumurTer
21h 12m
€50–200
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Saumur
11h 32m
€107–316
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Saumur
18h 43m
€89–241
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saumur
9h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Saumur
10h 16m
€196–493
Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)EXT - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
8h 50m
€117–296
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 24m
€114–250
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 46m
€117–390
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - 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
9h
€105–393
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
9h 41m
€162–474

Exeter to Saumur by train and subway

14Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.6 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

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, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy TGV in around 8h 35m.

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