There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- 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 28m€229–425Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
3h 59m€44–305Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- 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
17h 50m€82–162Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
9h 4m€253–312Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
10h 26m€133–244Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
7h 19m€67–315Fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane STN - TUF
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
5h 18m€81–535
Cambridge to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Poitiers is to bus which costs €80 - €170 and takes 17h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Poitiers is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €40 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cambridge 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 28m.
The distance between Cambridge and Poitiers is 867 km.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €220 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cambridge to Poitiers, including transfers.
Cambridge to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 17h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €310 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Poitiers via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 50m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €29–230
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Tours Val De Loire Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–450
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27–220
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–240
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Cambridge to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Poitiers is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 7:06 PM in Cambridge and 8:06 PM in Poitiers.
Cambridge to Poitiers train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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