London to Chinon by train

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Overview: trains from London to Chinon

Find the key information for travelling by train from London to Chinon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:01 View journey
Last train 20:04 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 5hr 48m View journey
Distance (km) 485
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey AU$278.86 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 5m
Train operators 15

London to Chinon by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from London to Chinon? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 485 kilometres.

Train cost between London and Chinon

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: AU$278.86

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

London to Chinon departure frequency and train timetable

With 13 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 37 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:01 and the last one is at 20:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:52, with the last one at 20:01.

Train duration for trips from London to Chinon

The swiftest journey time on this route is 5 hours and 48 minutes, crossing a total distance of 485 kilometres.

Booking time frame: London to Chinon trains

Tickets for travel to Chinon along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Chinon

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chinon.

FAQs about the train journey from London to Chinon

Want to know more about your journey from London to Chinon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between London and Chinon is 485 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.