What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 16h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Poitiers?

The distance between Basingstoke and Poitiers is 859 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €140 - €480.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers?

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Poitiers bus from?

Basingstoke to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €140 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 16h 29m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Poitiers bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 6:41 PM in Basingstoke and 7:41 PM in Poitiers.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basingstoke to Poitiers?

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 104+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Basingstoke to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
7h 47m
€147–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria806
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
16h 29m
€50–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Poitiers
10h 33m
€87–381
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
8h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
17h
€62–225
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
5h 52m
€142–397
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 59m
€146–437
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
8h 30m
€102–310
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
9h 36m
€94–388
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
10h 38m
€197–492

Basingstoke to Poitiers by train, subway, bus, and foot

110Weekly Services

7h 47mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858.6 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Poitiers via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Poitiers via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 29m.

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