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

The cheapest way to get from London to Poitiers is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 7m.

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 - €350.

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 Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

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 32m.

How far is it from London to Poitiers?

The distance between London and Poitiers is 777 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 32m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 32m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €350 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the London to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between London and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:45 PM in London and 9:45 PM 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 682+ 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 Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
5h 32m
€111–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h
€35–118
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
14h 7m
€48–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
8h 36m
Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
4h 16m
€131–341
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
10h 4m
€135–206
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)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
6h 55m
€137–432
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 55m
€78–262
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 5m
€76–252
Fly London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane STN - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
9h 1m
€111–421

London to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

5h 32mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Poitiers - Bus Station via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 7m.

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