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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Poitiers is to bus which costs €45 - €160 and takes 18h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €160 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Poitiers via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Bath to Poitiers?

The distance between Bath and Poitiers is 953 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Bath to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Poitiers bus from?

Bath to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Poitiers train from?

Bath to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Bath to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 18h 2m.

Where does the Bath to Poitiers bus arrive?

Bath to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bath and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 6:04 AM in Bath and 7:04 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the Bath to Poitiers train arrive?

Bath to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bath to Poitiers?

Book your Bath to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bath to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 724+ hotels available in Poitiers.

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

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

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 Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
8h 12m
€150–569
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
18h 2m
€48–154
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Poitiers
12h 24m
€116–328
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
10h 15m
Bus via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
19h 1m
€48–178
Fly Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
8h 18m
€111–291
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 22m
€108–344
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
6h 10m
€163–496
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers
8h 59m
€151–464
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
10h 56m
€218–606

Bath to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

93Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 953.1 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Poitiers via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poitiers via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 2m.

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