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 €30 - €250 and takes 20h 14m.

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 to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Manchester to Poitiers?

The distance between Manchester and Poitiers is 1073 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 35m and costs €160 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 35m and costs €160 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €250 and takes 20h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:14 PM in Manchester and 4:14 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Poitiers?

Book your Manchester to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 721+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Manchester to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
8h 35m
€160–666
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
20h 14m
€34–245
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
12h 2m
Fly Manchester Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)MAN - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
7h 57m
€81–238
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
21h 5m
€65–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Poitiers
13h 24m
€194–283
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 5m
€93–296
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
6h 43m
€173–567
Fly Manchester Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)MAN - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
8h 39m
€158–486
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Université
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
8h 56m
€96–284

Manchester to Poitiers by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 35mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,072.6 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 14m.

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