Folkestone to Poitiers Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Poitiers takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

7h 22m
Duration: 889 km
Distance: €328
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv

7h 21m

€271–458

Folkestone to Poitiers train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:58 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
11h 40m • 3 changes
9:58 PM → 11:11 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:39 PM
5h 43m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 7:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:37 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 4:45 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:56 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 3:49 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 7:45 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
1:58 PM → 8:54 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 21m.

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