Edinburgh to Poitiers Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Poitiers takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. 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.

11h 4m
Duration: 1,406 km
Distance: €465
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv

9h 49m

€375–593

Edinburgh to Poitiers train times

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 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

9:00 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:21 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:40 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:00 AM → 5:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:43 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:00 AM → 5:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:43 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:00 AM → 5:36 PM
9h 36m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:43 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:43 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:20 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:32 PM
9h 32m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:20 PM
9h 20m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:34 AM
Arrives next day
19h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:21 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poitiers, France?

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 9h 49m.

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