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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Reading is to bus which costs £75 - £140 and takes 17h 27m.

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 20m and costs £55 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Reading. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Reading RailAir via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs £180 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 53m and costs £180 - £380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 17h 27m.

Where does the Poitiers to Reading bus arrive?

Poitiers to Reading bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Poitiers and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Poitiers. It is currently 7:21 AM in Poitiers and 6:21 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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Poitiers to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Reading 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, train
best
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane PIS - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 20m
£60–319
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 Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 53m
£186–378
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
17h 27m
£75–131
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poitiers to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
9h 3m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poitiers to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Readingcar
12h
£89–439

Poitiers to Reading by train, foot, and subway

92Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers to Reading RailAir via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 17h 27m.

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