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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Poitiers is to bus which costs €60 - €260 and takes 17h 37m.

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 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 37m.

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 840 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 - €500.

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 bus from?

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

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.

Train or bus from Reading to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Reading to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €120 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €260 and takes 17h 37m.

Where does the Reading to Poitiers bus arrive?

Reading to Poitiers bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 10:58 PM in Reading and 11:58 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, 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 Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
7h 7m
€123–501
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
17h 37m
€62–256
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Poitiers
10h 51m
€91–387
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
8h 58m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
18h 12m
€72–207
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
5h 22m
€151–408
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
8h 54m
€95–300
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
7h 40m
€150–479

Reading to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.6 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Poitiers - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 37m.

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