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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Cardiff is to bus which costs £35 - £190 and takes 19h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs £170 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Kingsway GR via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Cardiff Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Cardiff?

The distance between Poitiers and Cardiff is 632 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £120 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Poitiers to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Cardiff bus from?

Poitiers to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Cardiff train from?

Poitiers to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.

Train or bus from Poitiers to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Cardiff is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £120 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £190 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Poitiers to Cardiff bus arrive?

Poitiers to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Poitiers and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Poitiers. It is currently 5:31 PM in Poitiers and 4:31 PM in Cardiff.

Where does the Poitiers to Cardiff train arrive?

Poitiers to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Poitiers to Cardiff?

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Poitiers to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Poitiers to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

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 Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 32m
£126–455
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GRbus 509 / ...
19h 21m
£36–183
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poitiers to Caencar
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Cardiffcar
12h 23m
£98–362
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane PIS - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 59m
£172–417
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
10h 54m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 21m
£98–286
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 48m
£118–377
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BOD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
8h 1m
£80–255
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NTE - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 20m
£99–265

Poitiers to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

62Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 628 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Kingsway GR via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 19h 21m.

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