There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton 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
6h 59m€215–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
19h 3m€79–165Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
8h 53m€241–295Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
5h 38m€84–448Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
10h 17m€135–238Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 45m€96–255Fly London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
7h 23m€104–315Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 13m€124–403Fly London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 21m€106–295
Brighton to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Poitiers is to bus which costs €75 - €170 and takes 19h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €80 - €450.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Brighton and Poitiers is 863 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €210 - €400.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Brighton to Poitiers, including transfers.
Brighton to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Poitiers train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €210 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 19h 3m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Brighton to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 3m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Poitiers is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 7:56 PM in Brighton and 8:56 PM in Poitiers.
Brighton to Poitiers train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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