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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Poitiers is to bus via Dover which costs €75 - €180 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Poitiers is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Poitiers via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Scotland to Poitiers?

The distance between Scotland and Poitiers is 1481 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Poitiers without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 39m and costs €190 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Scotland to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Poitiers bus from?

Scotland to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Poitiers train from?

Scotland to Poitiers train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Scotland to Poitiers is to train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 39m and costs €190 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 24h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Scotland to Poitiers bus arrive?

Scotland to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 3:54 PM in Scotland and 4:54 PM in Poitiers.

Where does the Scotland to Poitiers train arrive?

Scotland to Poitiers train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Poitiers?

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Scotland to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, 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.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
11h 39m
€198–534
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
24h 35m
€60–190
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
14h 50m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EDI - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 25m
€104–283
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
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
11h 46m
€172–646
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
24h 40m
€75–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
16h 17m
€242–362
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 43m
€111–311
Fly Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 29m
€101–306
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane EDI - PIS
4h 32m
€96–271

Scotland to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

11h 39mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,480.7 km
Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Scotland and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Poitiers via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 35m.

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