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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Poitiers is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 18h 31m.

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 36m and costs €160 - €470.

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 and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 31m.

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 25m.

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 25m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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 25m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 18h 31m.

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 6:40 AM in Cardiff and 7:40 AM 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
8h 25m
€163–535
Bus via Antony
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
19h 46m
€50–193
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Poitiers
13h 28m
€121–175
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
18h 31m
€58–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
10h 49m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 57m
€108–395
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
6h 36m
€161–462
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
9h 16m
€115–331
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers
9h 27m
€156–559
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
12h 18m
€130–415

Cardiff to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,014.5 km
Duration: 8h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Poitiers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 31m.

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