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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Poitiers is to train and fly which costs €90 - €290 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €150 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Poitiers via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Reading to Poitiers?

The distance between Reading and Poitiers is 839 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Reading to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Poitiers train from?

Reading to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:49 PM in Reading and 1:49 PM in Poitiers.

Where does the Reading to Poitiers train arrive?

Reading to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 217+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Reading to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Reading to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, train, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 7m
€128–441
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
9h 43m
€92–325
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
9h 3m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
5h 22m
€151–338
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
10h 32m
€146–222
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 54m
€94–286
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 39m
€150–479
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane STN - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
10h 7m
€131–473
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
10h 5m
€112–369

Reading to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.3 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Poitiers via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 7m.

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