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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Poitiers is to fly and train which costs €70 - €250 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Brighton to Poitiers?

The distance between Brighton and Poitiers is 863 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Brighton to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Poitiers train from?

Brighton to Poitiers train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 9:23 PM in Brighton and 10:23 PM in Poitiers.

Where does the Brighton to Poitiers train arrive?

Brighton to Poitiers train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Brighton to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 783+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Brighton to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 38m
€128–452
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h
€73–249
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
8h 56m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
5h 43m
€119–318
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
10h 25m
€134–207
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 13m
€100–337
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 57m
€73–298
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
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 20m
€135–475
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
10h 34m
€112–379

Brighton to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 863.2 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 38m.

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