The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Poitiers
Cheapest price
£222
Average price
£226
Fastest journey
6 h 8 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
549 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Poitiers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Poitiers will cost around £226 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £222.
To travel from London to Poitiers you need to make at least 2 changes.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £35. 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 coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £224.
Distance: 549 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£228 Average Price | £120 Average Price | £87 Average Price Cheapest |
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 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Poitiers train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Poitiers trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9002+ 8485 | On time 06:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h17 | 14:48 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9002+ 8447 | On time 06:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h53 | 16:24 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9002+ 8333 | On time 06:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h44 | 13:15 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9006+ 8447 | On time 07:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h53 | 16:24 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9006+ 8485 | On time 07:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h17 | 14:48 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9006+ 8333 | On time 07:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h44 | 13:15 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9008+ 8447 | On time 08:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h23 | 16:24 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9008+ 8333 | On time 08:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h14 | 13:15 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9008+ 8485 | On time 08:01 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h47 | 14:48 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9014+ 8447 | On time 09:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h53 | 16:24 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9014+ 8345 | On time 09:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 10h02 | 19:33 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9014+ 8485 | On time 09:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h17 | 14:48 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9018+ 8345 | On time 10:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 9h02 | 19:33 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9018+ 8447 | On time 10:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h53 | 16:24 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9018+ 8491 | On time 10:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h14 | 18:45 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9022+ 8447 | On time 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 4h53 | 16:24 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9022+ 8491 | On time 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h14 | 18:45 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9022+ 8345 | On time 11:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 8h02 | 19:33 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9024+ 8345 | On time 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 7h02 | 19:33 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9024+ 8491 | On time 12:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h14 | 18:45 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9028+ 8345 | On time 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 6h02 | 19:33 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9028+ 8491 | On time 13:31 London St Pancras International (STP) | 5h14 | 18:45 Poitiers | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Poitiers
Trains from London to Poitiers run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £224 but you can travel from only £28 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 549 km distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 549 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £224 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 18:10 |
Train companies: Eurostar, TGV INOUI from London to Poitiers trainsEurostar, TGV INOUI trains will get you between London and Poitiers from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Eurostar Trains from London to Poitiers
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FAQs: London to Poitiers train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Poitiers by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poitiers, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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