There are 9 ways to get from Coventry to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, car 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- Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
7h 31m€124–500Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
17h 47m€48–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
9h 49m€114–438Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Coventry to Portsmouth International Port
- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
- Drive from Caen to Poitiers
12h€114–419Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Coventry to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
9h 58mFly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
6h 54m€104–338Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
5h 24m€131–436Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers
7h 51m€122–447Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
- Take the train from Coventry to London Euston
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
10h 10m€186–546
Coventry to Poitiers by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Poitiers is to bus which costs €45 - €160 and takes 17h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Coventry to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €130 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Coventry 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 31m.
The distance between Coventry and Poitiers is 929 km.
The best way to get from Coventry to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €120 - €500.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Coventry to Poitiers, including transfers.
Coventry to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Coventry to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.
The best way to get from Coventry to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €160 and takes 17h 47m.
What companies run services between Coventry, England and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Coventry to Poitiers via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Poitiers via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 47m.
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- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–290
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–320
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €120–300
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–300
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–270
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Coventry to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Coventry to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €65–95
- Rail 1st Class
- €100–140
Train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €50–75
- Rail 1st Class
- €80–120
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–30
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–280
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €30–40
- Car
- €65–90
- Single Ticket
- €21–80
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–280
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More Questions & Answers
Coventry to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Poitiers is 1h ahead of Coventry. It is currently 6:27 PM in Coventry and 7:27 PM in Poitiers.
Coventry to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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