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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Cardiff is to bus via Calais which costs £50 - £140 and takes 16h 47m.

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 5h 4m and costs £160 - £440.

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 University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Poitiers 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 40m and costs £130 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Poitiers to Cardiff bus arrive?

Poitiers to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Poitiers and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Poitiers. It is currently 7:14 AM in Poitiers and 6:14 AM 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?

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

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Poitiers to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry

There are 8 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 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
7h 40m
£134–516
Bus via Calais
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
16h 47m
£51–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poitiers to Caen
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Cardiff
12h 20m
£97–371
Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)PIS - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
5h 4m
£167–431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)723
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Kingsway GD
18h 32m
£54–158
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
10h 48m
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BOD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
8h
£81–260
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 22m
£95–299

Poitiers to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

102Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 628 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to University RE via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 16h 47m.

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