Poitiers to Reading Trains

Poitiers to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Poitiers and Reading takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Poitiers to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 15m
Duration: 519 mi
Distance: £255
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 Paddington to Readingtrain

5h 33m

£197–369

Poitiers to Reading train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poitiers and Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poitiers is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:16 PM
6h • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 9m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 4:53 PM
5h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 34m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 12:16 PM
6h • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 34m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 12:16 PM
6h • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 34m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 12:16 PM
6h • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM
5h 34m • 4 changes
6:32 AM → 11:16 AM
5h 44m • 4 changes
7:16 AM → 12:16 PM
6h • 4 changes
8:20 AM → 1:16 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 43m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poitiers to Reading? 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 Reading, England?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Reading via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 33m.

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Poitiers to Reading train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:16 AM → 12:16 PM

8:20 AM → 1:16 PM

10:07 AM → 2:16 PM

12:20 PM → 4:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM

6:32 AM → 11:16 AM

7:16 AM → 12:16 PM

8:20 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM

6:32 AM → 11:16 AM

7:16 AM → 12:16 PM

8:20 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM

6:32 AM → 11:16 AM

7:16 AM → 12:16 PM

8:20 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:12 AM → 10:46 AM

6:32 AM → 11:16 AM

7:16 AM → 12:16 PM

8:20 AM → 1:16 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:15 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

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