The average train between Folkestone and Poitiers takes 10h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 twice daily between Folkestone and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 3:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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15h 51m • 4 changes
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7h 16m • 4 changes
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13h 12m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Poitiers station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
Folkestone to Poitiers train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Poitiers train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Folkestone to Poitiers train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Folkestone and Poitiers is 503.9 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 4m.