The average train between Edinburgh and Poitiers takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 2:39 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 train from Edinburgh to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Poitiers station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Edinburgh to Poitiers train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Poitiers train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Edinburgh to Poitiers train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Poitiers is 1,070.2 km. The road distance is 1,406 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poitiers via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 28m.