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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of DKK 426 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of DKK 426, while a flight costs an average of DKK 884.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
DKK 426 Average price Cheapest | DKK 884 Average price | DKK 769 Average price | DKK 863 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Poitiers
Compare the available ways to get from London to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Poitiers:
A train is DKK 344 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Poitiers costing on average DKK 769.
A train is DKK 459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Poitiers costing on average DKK 884.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
The journey is about 4h 58m faster (4h 5m by train vs 9h 3m by car) and roughly DKK 438 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (DKK 426 vs DKK 863). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Poitiers
How to get from London to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 21h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:20 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) DKK 446 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
10:30 PM 21h50 London, Victoria Coach Station 9:20 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) DKK 446 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 9028+
84911:31 PM 5h14 London St Pancras International (STP) 7:45 PM Poitiers DKK 1,547 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 9024+8393
12:31 PM 7h23 London St Pancras International (STP) 8:54 PM Poitiers DKK 980 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9036+8347
3:31 PM 6h09 London St Pancras International (STP) 10:40 PM Poitiers DKK 1,012 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9080+8333
6:01 AM 7h38 London St Pancras International (STP) 2:39 PM Poitiers DKK 1,012 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
7:30 AM 27h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:25 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) DKK 545 1 One-way 2 transfers
U28405+52401:40 PM 6h00 London Gatwick Airport 8:40 PM Poitiers DKK 820 1 One-way 1 transfer- 5240+U28403
8:00 AM 11h40 London Gatwick Airport 8:40 PM Poitiers DKK 876 1 One-way 1 transfer - U22435+5224 · 8377
7:00 AM 5h52 London Luton Airport 1:52 PM Poitiers DKK 988 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Poitiers:
A train is DKK 344 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Poitiers costing on average DKK 769.
A train is DKK 459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Poitiers costing on average DKK 884.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 10m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Poitiers as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Stansted Airport and arrive in Poitiers Biard Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Poitiers by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Poitiers by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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