The average train between Oxford and Poitiers takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 Oxford and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Oxford to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Oxford to Poitiers train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Oxford and Poitiers is 586.4 km. The road distance is 883 km.
You can take a train from Oxford 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 26m.