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

The cheapest way to get from London to Poitiers is to bus via Paris which costs €24 - €200 and takes 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Poitiers is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between London and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between London and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from London to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Poitiers via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from London to Poitiers?

The distance between London and Poitiers is 778 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from London to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Poitiers bus from?

London to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Poitiers train from?

London to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Poitiers?

The best way to get from London to Poitiers is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €120 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €24 - €200 and takes 15h, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the London to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 5:32 AM in London and 6:32 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the London to Poitiers train arrive?

London to Poitiers train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from London to Poitiers?

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

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 715+ hotels available in Poitiers.

London to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from London to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or 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
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
5h 33m
€120–449
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h
€25–195
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
8h 32m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
4h 16m
€131–351
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723 / ...
15h 25m
€55–145
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Poitiers
9h 55m
€142–206
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
7h 55m
€78–271
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)LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
6h 57m
€142–420
Fly London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
9h 1m
€156–441
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
8h 54m
€83–349

London to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.8 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Poitiers via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h.

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