Cardiff to Poitiers Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Poitiers takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train 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.

8h 41m
Duration: 1,014 km
Distance: €365
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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 33m

€303–509

Cardiff to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cardiff and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

9:20 PM → 11:36 AM
Arrives next day
13h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:37 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 3:49 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 25m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:45 PM
7h 6m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:39 PM
7h 32m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 1:52 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 54m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Poitiers via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 33m.

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