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How to get fromEngland to Poitiersby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from England to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    5h 57m
    €234–394

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiersbus bus 723 / ...
    17h 4m
    €72–126

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Poitiersbus bus 7765 / ...
    11h 13m
    €147–265

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar car
    8h 36m
    €260–329

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train
    7h 38m
    €102–233

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar car
    9h 58m
    €153–283

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain train
    7h 24m
    €170–442

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane MAN - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train
    7h 14m
    €119–364

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train
    8h 15m
    €115–268

  10. Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane STN - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train
    8h 38m
    €107–324

  11. Fly London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane plane STN - LIG
    2. Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Montmorillonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Montmorillon to Poitierstrain train
    10h 32m
    €94–334

England to Poitiers by subway, foot, and train

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 780.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between England and Poitiers, France?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Poitiers via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Poitiers via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 4m.

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