What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes is to fly and train which costs €100 - €230 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €100 - €230.

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Poitou-Charentes?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Gare de Ruffec via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Poitou-Charentes is 908 km.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Poitou-Charentes?

Poitou-Charentes is 1h ahead of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is currently 8:41 AM in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 9:41 AM in Poitou-Charentes.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Poitou-Charentes?

There are 302+ hotels available in Poitou-Charentes.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes

Q: How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €220 - €420.

Q: How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes, including transfers.

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There are 6 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Poitou-Charentes by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
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1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain
5h 40m
€100–223
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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
4. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain Ter
8h 16m
€221–413
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitou-Charentescar
8h 58m
€253–307
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain
6h 42m
€123–358
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
3. Take the train from Poitiers to St Savioltrain
6h 28m
€150–408
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Poitou-Charentescar
10h 22m
€127–234

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) flights

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2h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 907.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Poitou-Charentes, France?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Poitou-Charentes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Poitiers, and Gare de Ruffec in around 8h 16m.

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