The average train between Carlisle and Poitiers takes 10h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 4 hours between Carlisle and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Euston station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Carlisle to Poitiers train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Poitiers is 952.4 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Poitiers via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 1m.