The average train between Reading and Poitiers takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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 Reading and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




6h 2m • 4 changes



5h 44m • 4 changes



6h 6m • 4 changes



5h 26m • 4 changes



6h 2m • 4 changes



5h 44m • 4 changes



6h 6m • 4 changes



5h 26m • 4 changes



6h 2m • 4 changes



5h 44m • 4 changes



6h 6m • 4 changes



5h 26m • 4 changes



6h 2m • 4 changes



5h 28m • 4 changes



6h 6m • 4 changes



5h 2m • 4 changes



5h 40m • 4 changes



6h 13m • 4 changes



5h 2m • 4 changes



4h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Reading 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Poitiers station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Reading to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Reading to Poitiers train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Poitiers is 550.3 km. The road distance is 839 km.
You can take a train from Reading 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 19m.