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Trip Overview

The average train between Poitiers and Folkestone takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Poitiers to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 53m
Duration
550 mi
Distance
£275
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Poitiers to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Poitiers and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 46m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 43m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 47m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 41m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 49m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 47m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 41m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 49m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 47m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 41m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 49m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 47m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 41m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 49m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 47m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 41m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 48m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern6h 41m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 54m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarSoutheastern5h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poitiers to Folkestone? 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.

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  • Distance: 550.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Folkestone Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 11m.

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