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 €55 - €140 and takes 18h 55m.

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 €160 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 National Express, 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 7h 53m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Bath to Poitiers bus arrive?

Bath to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bath and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 4:56 AM in Bath and 5:56 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?

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 783+ hotels available in Poitiers.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car 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 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 53m
€149–536
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 403
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
18h 55m
€57–133
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
17h 8m
€118–330
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 11m
€136–217
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 21m
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
8h 11m
€86–285
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 28m
€98–313
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
€162–423
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane STN - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
10h 45m
€153–560
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
11h 11m
€119–408

Bath to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.9 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 55m.

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