Preston to Poitiers Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Poitiers takes 9h 16m 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 16m
Duration: 1,113 km
Distance: €362
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv

8h 48m

€284–509

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 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:45 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 6:43 PM
8h 44m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 9:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
6:00 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
12h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:22 AM → 1:39 PM
8h 17m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:14 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:15 AM → 1:39 PM
8h 23m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:49 PM
7h 51m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:15 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:43 PM
7h 43m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:15 AM → 1:52 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 35m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:14 PM
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:15 AM → 1:37 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 3:47 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 7:45 PM
6h 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.

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 48m.

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