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 €55 - €180 and takes 19h 37m.

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 57m and costs €190 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 37m.

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 59m.

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 which takes 8h 59m and costs €170 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m 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 FlixBus, 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 which takes 8h 59m and costs €170 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 19h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Poitiers bus arrive?

Exeter to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 6:31 PM in Exeter and 7:31 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Poitiers?

Book your Exeter to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 164+ hotels available in Poitiers.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids 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 59m
€179–570
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
19h 37m
€57–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Poitiers
12h 39m
€122–336
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
11h 6m
Bus via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
20h 21m
€60–199
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 2m
€113–320
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
8h 6m
€110–368
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
6h 57m
€192–497
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 44m
€167–548
Fly Exeter to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)EXT - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
27h 7m
€214–645

Exeter to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

93Weekly Services

8h 59mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.8 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Poitiers via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 37m.

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