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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $201.
Distance: 341 miles (549 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$351 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 31m Average total duration 14h 1m 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 |
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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 London to Poitiers:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Poitiers costing on average $107 (€88).
A flight is $247 (€202) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poitiers costing on average $351 (€288).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 14h 1m.
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 · FlixBus10:30 PM21h50London, Victoria Coach Station9:20 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1071One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM21h50London, Victoria Coach Station9:20 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1071One-way1 transfer
Fastest
9028+
84911:31 PM5h14London St Pancras International (STP)7:45 PMPoitiers$3361One-way1 transfer
Other options
9004+
84917:01 AM11h44London St Pancras International (STP)7:45 PMPoitiers$2641One-way1 transfer
9004+
83337:01 AM6h38London St Pancras International (STP)2:39 PMPoitiers$2861One-way1 transfer
9038+
83474:01 PM5h39London St Pancras International (STP)10:40 PMPoitiers$2911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM26h55London, Victoria Coach Station12:25 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM19h20London, Victoria Coach Station4:50 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1421One-way1 transfer
5240+
EC466211:10 AM8h30London Southend Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$1891One-way1 transfer
U22437+
52401:55 PM5h45London Luton Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$1981One-way1 transfer
5240+
EC466011:55 AM7h45London Stansted Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$2091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Poitiers:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Poitiers costing on average $107 (€88).
A flight is $247 (€202) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Poitiers costing on average $351 (€288).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 14h 1m.
- 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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