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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Poitiers takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

9h 36m
Duration
1,113 km
Distance
€352
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
8h 8m
€274–489

Preston to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 44m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 41m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui14h 39m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 32m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 44m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 23m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 51m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 44m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 44m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Poitiers? 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: 1,112.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Poitiers via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 8m.

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