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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Poitiers is to fly and train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 8h 23m.

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 8m and costs €110 - €390.

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 7h 6m.

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 7h 6m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Bath to Poitiers, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Bath and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 9:05 PM in Bath and 10:05 PM 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?

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 938+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Bath to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bath to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, plane, train, or car 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 6m
€251–491
Fly Bristol Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane BRS - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
8h 23m
€81–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bath to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Poitierscar
12h 8m
€105–503
Fly Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 27m
€120–278
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
10h 22m
€274–342
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
6h 8m
€112–384
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 20m
€138–356
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
9h 35m
€158–502
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
9h 59m
€163–404

Bath to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

212Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€251Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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 7h 6m.

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