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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Poitiers is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 20h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €170 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Manchester to Poitiers?

The distance between Manchester and Poitiers is 1072 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Manchester to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Poitiers bus from?

Manchester to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Poitiers train from?

Manchester to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Manchester to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 20h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Poitiers bus arrive?

Manchester to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 1:02 PM in Manchester and 2:02 PM in Poitiers.

Where does the Manchester to Poitiers train arrive?

Manchester to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 721+ hotels available in Poitiers.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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
8h 32m
€154–599
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
20h 15m
€58–145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
12h 9m
Fly Manchester Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 57m
€89–239
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
13h 36m
€187–282
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 5m
€86–297
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain
8h 54m
€95–287
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
6h 43m
€172–559
Fly Manchester Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane MAN - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
8h 38m
€151–467

Manchester to Poitiers by train, foot, and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 32mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072.3 km
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Poitiers via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 15m.

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