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The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$171
Average price
$206
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 21 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Poitiers to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to London will cost around $206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $171.
It's difficult to get from Poitiers to London without transferring at least once.
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9019Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$292 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration 14h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to London:
A flight is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poitiers to London costing on average $104 (€84).
A flight is $205 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to London costing on average $292 (€237).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
You'll arrive about 4h 44m sooner (4h 20m by train vs 9h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $292 (€237) compared to roughly $223 (€181) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Poitiers to London trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8352+ 9031 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 9h18 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8352+ 9027 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 8h23 | 1:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8352+ 9023 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 7h18 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8352+ 9015 | 6:12 AM Poitiers | 5h18 | 10:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8330+ 9031 | 6:32 AM Poitiers | 8h58 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8330+ 9027 | 6:32 AM Poitiers | 8h03 | 1:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8330+ 9023 | 6:32 AM Poitiers | 6h58 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8480+ 9027 | On time 7:14 AM Poitiers | 7h21 | 1:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8480+ 9031 | On time 7:14 AM Poitiers | 8h16 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8480+ 9023 | On time 7:14 AM Poitiers | 6h16 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8370+ 9027 | 7:14 AM Poitiers | 7h21 | 1:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
5260 · 8308+ 9031 | On time 7:19 AM Poitiers | 8h11 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
5260 · 8308+ 9023 | On time 7:19 AM Poitiers | 6h11 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
5260 · 8308+ 9027 | On time 7:19 AM Poitiers | 7h16 | 1:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
8440+ 9023 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 5h10 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9031 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 7h10 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8440+ 9027 | 8:20 AM Poitiers | 6h15 | 1:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8423 · 12254+ 9043 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 9h15 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
8423 · 12254+ 9037 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 7h45 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
8423 · 12254+ 9039 | 9:20 AM Poitiers | 8h10 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9039 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 7h10 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9043 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 8h15 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
5440+ 860556+ 9037 | 10:20 AM Poitiers | 6h45 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
8340+ 9039 | 11:39 AM Poitiers | 5h51 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8340+ 9037 | 11:39 AM Poitiers | 5h26 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8340+ 9043 | 11:39 AM Poitiers | 6h56 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9037 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 4h46 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8374+ 9043 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 6h16 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9037 | 12:19 PM Poitiers | 4h46 | 4:05 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8342+ 9059 | 4:21 PM Poitiers | 6h09 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8342+ 9061 | 4:21 PM Poitiers | 6h39 | 10:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8342+ 9063 | 4:21 PM Poitiers | 7h09 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9059 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 5h15 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9063 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 6h15 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8380+ 9061 | 5:15 PM Poitiers | 5h45 | 10:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8488+ 9063 | 6:08 PM Poitiers | 5h22 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Poitiers to London run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $143 (€116) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (549 km) distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 341 miles (549 km) |
Average train duration 4h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $143 (€116) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 5:18 AM |
Last train 6:11 PM |
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