Poitiers to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Poitiers and Cardiff takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Poitiers to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 27m
Duration: 628 mi
Distance: £308
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 12m

£252–433

Poitiers to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poitiers and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:41 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
13h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:18 AM → 11:40 AM
7h 22m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:32 AM → 1:36 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
7:14 AM → 2:17 PM
8h 3m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 3:35 PM
8h 14m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poitiers to Cardiff? 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 Poitiers, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 12m.

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