What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Poitiers?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Poitiers is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Poitiers?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €100 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Leicester 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 42m.

How far is it from Leicester to Poitiers?

The distance between Leicester and Poitiers is 936 km.

How do I travel from Leicester to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €240 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Poitiers?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Leicester to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Poitiers bus from?

Leicester to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Poitiers train from?

Leicester to Poitiers train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Leicester to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Poitiers bus arrive?

Leicester to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 11:53 PM in Leicester and 12:53 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the Leicester to Poitiers train arrive?

Leicester to Poitiers train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Poitiers?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Poitiers?

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Leicester to Poitiers - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 7 ways to get from Leicester to Poitiers by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
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1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 42m
€241–416
Bus
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1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
18h 50m
€83–176
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
10h 5m
€271–338
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
5h 55m
€105–424
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitierscar
11h 27m
€165–281
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 56m
€137–372
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
9h 6m
€130–396

Leicester to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

226Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

€241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.9 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Poitiers via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 50m.

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