The average train between Bristol and Poitiers takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 14m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bristol to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Bristol to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Bristol to Poitiers train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Poitiers is 582.6 km. The road distance is 971 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 8h 21m.