Poole to Calais Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Calais takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 12m
Duration: 554 km
Distance: €201
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter

6h 44m

€169–304

Poole to Calais train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Calais at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:50 PM → 11:30 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:53 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 1m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 2:54 PM
5h 53m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 4:54 PM
5h 46m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 6:54 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 7:29 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:31 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
10:08 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 5:53 PM
5h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:41 AM → 1:54 PM
5h 13m • 3 changes
9:07 AM → 3:56 PM
5h 48m • 3 changes
10:07 AM → 5:54 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
12:05 PM → 7:57 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Poole, England and Calais, France?

You can take a train from Poole to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 44m.

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