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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Poitiers takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

11h 5m
Duration
1,406 km
Distance
€455
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
9h 52m
€375–573

Edinburgh to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 9m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui15h 14m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 36m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 14m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 43m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 8m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 45m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 32m • 3 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 1,405.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poitiers via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 52m.

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