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

The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Poitiers is to train and bus which costs €75 - €290 and takes 16h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Maidstone and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Maidstone East and arriving at Poitiers via London Bridge station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Maidstone to Poitiers?

The distance between Maidstone and Poitiers is 842 km.

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

The best way to get from Maidstone to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Maidstone to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maidstone to Poitiers train from?

Maidstone to Poitiers train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Maidstone to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Maidstone to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 10m.

What is the time difference between Maidstone and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 6:20 AM in Maidstone and 7:20 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the Maidstone to Poitiers train arrive?

Maidstone to Poitiers train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 703+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Maidstone to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from Maidstone to Poitiers 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
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 25m
€124–519
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
16h 12m
€79–285
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
13h 10m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
7h 49m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
5h 39m
€148–381
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
9h 13m
€132–192
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 48m
€99–332
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
8h 1m
€121–380
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
9h 46m
€97–420

Maidstone to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.5 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Poitiers via London Bridge, London Bridge station, 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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Poitiers - Bus Station via Dover, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 10m.

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