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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poitiers is to train and fly which costs €60 - €320 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Poitiers is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Poitiers?

The distance between Edinburgh and Poitiers is 1406 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €340 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poitiers train from?

Edinburgh to Poitiers train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poitiers is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €340 - €600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €50 - €270 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 10:16 AM in Edinburgh and 11:16 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poitiers train arrive?

Edinburgh to Poitiers train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 938+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Edinburgh to Poitiers - 8 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
9h 37m
€344–580
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane EDI - PIS
4h 32m
€51–261
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
14h 58m
€347–448
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane GLA - PIS
14h 47m
€65–319
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
16h 20m
€227–375
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EDI - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 12m
€110–288
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 40m
€146–341
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane EDI - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
12h 49m
€99–361

Edinburgh to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

202Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

€344Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,405.5 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poitiers via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) twice a week.

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