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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Poitiers is to drive and car ferry which costs €110 - €550 and takes 12h 23m.

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 53m and costs €140 - €460.

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 7h 53m.

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 7h 53m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Exeter to Poitiers, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 12:59 AM in Exeter and 1:59 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?

There are 935+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Exeter to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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
7h 53m
€285–559
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Poitierscar
12h 23m
€111–512
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 12m
€153–343
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
9h 49m
€277–568
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
€289–364
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 53m
€145–451
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 5m
€171–421
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane BRS - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
9h 8m
€114–321
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
10h 45m
€198–472

Exeter to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

181Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

€285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,059.7 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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 7h 53m.

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