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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Poitiers is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €270 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Poitiers via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Poitiers via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Poitiers?

The distance between Portsmouth and Poitiers is 900 km.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €270 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Portsmouth to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Poitiers bus from?

Portsmouth to Poitiers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Poitiers train from?

Portsmouth to Poitiers train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs €270 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 18h 42m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Poitiers?

Poitiers is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 8:36 AM in Portsmouth and 9:36 AM in Poitiers.

Where does the Portsmouth to Poitiers train arrive?

Portsmouth to Poitiers train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Portsmouth to Poitiers - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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

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1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
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
8h 20m
€272–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiersbus 723
18h 42m
€85–133
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
2. Drive from Le Havre to Poitierscar
10h 41m
€118–312
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Poitierscar
9h 39m
€275–350
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
2. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
12h 32m
€110–157
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
9h 8m
€119–270
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
8h 22m
€147–383

Portsmouth to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

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8h 20mAverage Duration

€272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.6 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Poitiers via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Poitiers via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 42m.

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