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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Poitiers is to bus via Dover which costs €85 - €180 and takes 19h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €130 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central 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 8h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Poitiers?

The distance between Cardiff and Poitiers is 1014 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Cardiff to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Poitiers bus from?

Cardiff to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Poitiers train from?

Cardiff to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:41 AM in Cardiff and 12:41 PM in Poitiers.

Where does the Cardiff to Poitiers train arrive?

Cardiff to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, 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 Cardiff Central 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
8h 37m
€268–518
Bus via Dover
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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 to Poitiersbus
19h 22m
€87–176
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Poitierscar
13h 16m
€112–509
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
6h 47m
€131–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
20h 25m
€88–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
10h 55m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 49m
€103–331
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
8h 7m
€126–349
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
11h 51m
€128–346

Cardiff to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

8h 37mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,014.1 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Poitiers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 19h 22m.

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