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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 flight costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $240.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$240 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 35m Average total duration 14h 5m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Poitiers:
A flight is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Poitiers costing on average $107.
A flight is $162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poitiers costing on average $240.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 14h 35m.
You'll arrive about 4h 41m sooner (4h 22m by train vs 9h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $240 compared to roughly $133 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.
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 · FlixBus8:30 PM15h35London, Victoria Coach Station1:05 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM15h35London, Victoria Coach Station1:05 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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83954:01 PM4h43London St Pancras International (STP)9:44 PMPoitiers$2041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9040+84614:31 PM5h46London St Pancras International (STP)11:17 PMPoitiers$1701One-way1 transfer
- 9032+83952:31 PM6h13London St Pancras International (STP)9:44 PMPoitiers$1701One-way1 transfer
- 9028+83951:31 PM7h13London St Pancras International (STP)9:44 PMPoitiers$1701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Poitiers:
A flight is $28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Poitiers costing on average $107.
A flight is $162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poitiers costing on average $240.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 14h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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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