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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers is to bus which costs €35 - €240 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €160 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Poitiers?

The distance between Bournemouth and Poitiers is 955 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Poitiers bus from?

Bournemouth to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €240 and takes 18h 42m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 4:33 AM in Bournemouth and 5:33 AM in Poitiers.

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

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

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 703+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Bournemouth to Poitiers - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
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
8h 22m
€131–539
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
18h 42m
€36–237
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Poitierscar
10h 33m
€90–386
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
10h
Bus via Meeting House Lane
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiersbus 723
20h 37m
€71–197
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
6h 32m
€161–438
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
8h 46m
€135–461
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
9h 44m
€109–356

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

118Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 955 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth 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 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 42m.

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