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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Poitiers is to bus which costs €60 - €170 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs €200 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids 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 45m.

How far is it from Exeter to Poitiers?

The distance between Exeter and Poitiers is 1060 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Poitiers without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 45m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Exeter to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Poitiers bus from?

Exeter to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Poitiers train from?

Exeter to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Exeter to Poitiers is to train via London which takes 8h 45m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Poitiers?

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

Where does the Exeter to Poitiers train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Exeter to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 45m
€179–510
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
20h 5m
€64–163
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Poitierscar
12h 9m
€111–416
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 48m
€103–320
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
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
10h 57m
€133–461
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
11h 12m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 6m
€102–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
6h 55m
€207–487
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
9h 49m
€182–668
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
12h 18m
€128–348

Exeter to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

115Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.5 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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