The average train between London and Poitiers takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 8:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Poitiers station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
London to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your London to Poitiers train tickets online with Eurostar, RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between London and Poitiers is 548.7 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Poitiers via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 37m.