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

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Loire Valley is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €160 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newport to Loire Valley is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €200 - €650.

How far is it from Newport to Loire Valley?

The distance between Newport and Loire Valley is 972 km.

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

The best way to get from Newport to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Newport to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 806+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

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

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

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 Newport (S Wales) 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 16m
€207–606
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Loire Valley
12h 16m
€103–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Newport to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valley
9h 32m
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 48m
€124–243
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
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
8h 48m
€115–390
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 28m
€148–399
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 19m
€153–422
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) 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 22m
€188–503
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - 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 53m
€156–557
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Angers St Laud
5. Take the train from Angers St Laud to Saumur
10h 58m
€192–561

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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Distance: 972.5 km
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Loire Valley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy TGV, and Saumur in around 8h 16m.

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