The average bus between Cardiff and Poitiers takes 23h 18m and the fastest bus takes 17h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cardiff and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 23h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
Cardiff to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Poitiers station.
The distance between Cardiff and Poitiers is 601.9 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a bus from Park Place to Poitiers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 19h 7m.