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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Folkestone is to bus via Calais which costs £30 - £100 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at The Cube via Paris, Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Folkestone Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Folkestone?

The distance between Poitiers and Folkestone is 464 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Poitiers to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Folkestone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Poitiers to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £100 - £460. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Poitiers to Folkestone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Poitiers and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Poitiers. It is currently 9:08 AM in Poitiers and 8:08 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Poitiers to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

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Poitiers to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Poitiers to Folkestone by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car 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.

Fly Poitiers–Biard Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)PIS - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
3h 47m
£126–341
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 Dover700 / ...
12h 54m
£33–98
Train
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 St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
6h 38m
£105–453
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
7h 6m
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BOD - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 43m
£86–287
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 50m
£115–326
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 Dover700 / ...
13h 32m
£63–86
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
8h 32m
£109–155

Poitiers to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway

102Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 461.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Folkestone Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to The Cube via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 54m.

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