Poitiers to Folkestone Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Poitiers and Folkestone takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Poitiers to Folkestone. 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 1m
Duration: 550 mi
Distance: £277
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

6h 41m

£227–387

Poitiers to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poitiers and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 10:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:15 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
6:10 PM → 11:01 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:18 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 43m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:12 AM → 11:01 AM
5h 49m • 3 changes
6:32 AM → 12:01 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
7:16 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:32 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 2:01 PM
6h 41m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poitiers to Folkestone? 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 Poitiers, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Folkestone Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 41m.

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