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 €80 - €230 and takes 16h 9m.

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 33m and costs €140 - €420.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 29m 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 29m and costs €130 - €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 12:38 AM in Maidstone and 1:38 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 730+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Maidstone to Poitiers - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 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 Bridge
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
7h 29m
€133–519
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
16h 9m
€81–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Dover
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
13h 10m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
7h 45m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
5h 33m
€145–420
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Poitiers
9h 9m
€132–192
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
8h 50m
€98–336
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
8h 3m
€115–364
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
9h 44m
€95–404
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
10h 19m
€175–505
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
10h 25m
€95–410

Maidstone to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

94Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 842.5 km
Duration: 7h 29m

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 29m. 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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