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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Reading is to bus via Calais which costs £70 - £160 and takes 15h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Reading is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £140 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Paris, Calais, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Reading via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Reading?

The distance between Poitiers and Reading is 446 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £110 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Poitiers to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Reading bus from?

Poitiers to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poitiers station.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Poitiers to Reading?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Reading is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £110 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via Calais, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 15h 11m.

Where does the Poitiers to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Poitiers and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Poitiers. It is currently 3:12 AM in Poitiers and 2:12 AM in Reading.

Where does the Poitiers to Reading train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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Poitiers to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

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

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 London Paddington to Reading
3h 23m
£149–352
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 Victoria814 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
15h 11m
£71–159
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 Paddington to Reading
5h 59m
£117–436
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 Reading
10h 44m
£80–341
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CDG - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
6h 43m
£136–380
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 Reading
8h 10m
£84–255
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 Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirRa1
17h 45m
£81–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
8h 58m

Poitiers to Reading by train, foot, and subway

102Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Reading 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 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 15h 11m.

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