Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Poitiers

See all options

There are 11 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.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    8h 40m
    €184–531

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h
    €67–154

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Poitierscar car
    12h 26m
    €112–235

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train
    8h 55m
    €84–309

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    10h 54m
    €142–470

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar car
    11h 12m

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain train
    8h 12m
    €101–337

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane STN - PIS
    6h 55m
    €207–428

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane LGW - ORY
    4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train
    9h 43m
    €162–529

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BRS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train
    4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train
    11h 34m
    €102–338

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train
    5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train
    11h 48m
    €140–485

Exeter to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€184Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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 40m. 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Exeter

Trips to Poitiers

Popular routes