The average train between Preston and Poitiers takes 9h 22m 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.
Trains run twice daily between Preston and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 23m • 3 changes



8h 49m • 3 changes



7h 44m • 3 changes



7h 45m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Preston to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Preston to Poitiers train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Poitiers is 827.2 km. The road distance is 1,113 km.
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 1m.