Rome2Rio

How to get fromLondon to Poitou-Charentesby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane or car ferry

Find Transport to Poitou-Charentes

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from London to Poitou-Charentes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to St Savioltrain train Ter
    8h 1m
    €147–462

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus bus
    17h 20m
    €83–146

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitou-Charentescar car
    9h 12m

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain train
    8h 31m
    €98–258

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Poitou-Charentescar car
    10h 40m
    €144–226

  6. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain train
    8h 41m
    €96–268

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane STN - PIS
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train
    7h
    €151–328

  8. 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 plane LHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain train
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train
    8h 49m
    €172–489

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane plane STN - LIG
    2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain train
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train
    10h 47m
    €147–475

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

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - 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
    5. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train
    10h 47m
    €106–333

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, England and Poitou-Charentes, France?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Poitou-Charentes via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Poitiers, and St Saviol in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Poitou-Charentes via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Poitiers - Bus Station, Poitiers, and Gare de Ruffec in around 17h 20m.

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

Trips from London

Trips to Poitou-Charentes

Popular routes