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 £60 - £190 and takes 17h 37m.

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 £150 - £350.

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

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 £110 - £370.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus 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 £110 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 17h 37m.

Where does the Poitiers to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Poitiers and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Poitiers. It is currently 10:24 AM in Poitiers and 9:24 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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Poitiers to Reading - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry

There are 7 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)plane PIS - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3h 20m
£152–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
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 37m
£60–188
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
£111–366
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poitiers to Caencar
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Readingcar
10h 47m
£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 Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 37m
£140–393
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 Readingtrain
8h 15m
£79–259
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 2m

Poitiers to Reading by train, foot, and subway

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5h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.3 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 - Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 17h 37m.

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