Edinburgh to Poitiers Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Poitiers takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. 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.

10h 42m
Duration: 1,406 km
Distance: €485
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

10h 33m

€400–608

Edinburgh to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 8:54 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 9:23 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 9:44 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 6:43 PM
9h 43m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 36m • 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, November 11, 2026

8:00 AM → 5:36 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 9:22 PM
9h 22m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:54 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
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
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 5:35 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:37 AM → 3:49 PM
9h 12m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 4:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 7:45 PM
8h 45m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 8:54 PM
8h 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 10h 33m.

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