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Cardiff to Poitiers trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Poitiers takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. 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 14m
Duration
1,014 km
Distance
€354
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
8h 38m
€280–520

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 8:22 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,014.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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 38m.

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