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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Poitiers is to bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 19h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

How far is it from Poole to Poitiers?

The distance between Poole and Poitiers is 964 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Poole to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Poitiers bus from?

Poole to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Poole to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Poole to Poitiers bus arrive?

Poole to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 5:27 AM in Poole and 6:27 AM in Poitiers.

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

Book your Poole to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 713+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Poole to Poitiers - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
8h 43m
€145–533
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
19h 22m
€55–157
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Poitiers
10h 58m
€92–126
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
10h 6m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the train from St Malo to Le MansTgv
3. Take the train from Le Mans to ToursTer
4. Take the train from Tours to PoitiersTer
14h 2m
€115–303
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
6h 49m
€140–452
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
10h 35m
€115–383
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
10h 18m
€128–536

Poole to Poitiers by train, subway, bus, and foot

110Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 964.1 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Poitiers via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Poitiers via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 22m.

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