The average train between Exeter and Poitiers takes 10h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 4 times a day between Exeter and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
Exeter to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Exeter to Poitiers train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Poitiers is 541 km. The road distance is 1,059 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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.