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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Poitiers is to bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €150 - €600.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Swindon 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 34m.

How far is it from Swindon to Poitiers?

The distance between Swindon and Poitiers is 905 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Swindon to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Poitiers bus from?

Swindon to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Poitiers train from?

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

Train or bus from Swindon to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Swindon to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Swindon to Poitiers bus arrive?

Swindon to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 10:26 AM in Swindon and 11:26 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the Swindon to Poitiers train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 718+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Swindon to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Swindon 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 Swindon 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 34m
€154–635
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers723
17h 35m
€48–142
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Poitiers
11h 4m
€97–395
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitiers
9h 37m
Bus via Antony
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals401 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Station
18h 26m
€58–218
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
5h 44m
€157–562
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon 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 58m
€176–633
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
9h 45m
€122–351
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)STN - LIG
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
10h 30m
€212–657
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
10h 46m
€114–429

Swindon to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 905.4 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Swindon 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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Poitiers via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 35m.

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