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 €65 - €150 and takes 18h 15m.

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 34m and costs €95 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Poitiers via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

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 35m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m 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.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Poitiers train from?

Bournemouth to Poitiers train services, operated by South Western Railway, 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 35m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 18h 15m.

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 3:56 PM in Bournemouth and 4:56 PM in Poitiers.

Where does the Bournemouth to Poitiers train arrive?

Bournemouth to Poitiers train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Bournemouth to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, bus, car, 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 35m
€256–492
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus 07
17h 21m
€67–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiersbus 723
18h 15m
€67–150
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Poitierscar
10h 57m
€88–483
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
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 34m
€99–417
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
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 41m
€174–497
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 48m
€150–398
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
10h 52m
€167–388

Bournemouth to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

113Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

€256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 954.8 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Poitiers via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Poitiers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 15m.

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