Train Bournemouth to Poitiers from €317 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Poitiers takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.

8h 33m
Duration: 955 km
Distance: €317
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv

8h 30m

€247–496

Bournemouth to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bournemouth and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:36 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
9:22 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 6:43 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
9:22 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
9:59 AM → 6:43 PM
8h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:37 PM
8h 22m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
9:22 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:42 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
8:59 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
9:22 AM → 5:23 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
10:59 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
9:50 AM → 6:43 PM
8h 52m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
11:50 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 37m • 4 changes
6:34 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:24 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers.

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Distance: 954.6 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Poitiers via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 30m.

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