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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Folkestone is to fly and bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs £130 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

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 39m.

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 39m and costs £95 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 39m and costs £95 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs and takes 12h 30m.

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 11:49 AM in Poitiers and 10:49 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, bus, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), 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, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane PIS - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
3h 46m
£136–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 700 / ...
14h 16m
£44–61
Train
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 St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 39m
£99–432
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
12h 30m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
7h 9m
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ORY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 20m
£120–374
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BOD - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 48m
£88–300
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
8h 36m
£109–155

Poitiers to Folkestone by train, foot, and subway

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6h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 461.8 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Folkestone Central station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 30m.

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