What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Poole is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £360 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Poole is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 56m and costs £35 - £360.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Poole. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Poole via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Caen to Poole?

The distance between Caen and Poole is 156 miles.

How do I travel from Caen to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs £200 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Poole?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Caen to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Poole train from?

Caen to Poole train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 4:51 AM in Caen and 3:51 AM in Poole.

Where does the Caen to Poole train arrive?

Caen to Poole train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2485+ hotels available in Poole.

Caen to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Poole by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
5h 56m
£36–354
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
7h 45m
£203–406
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
11h 56m
£115–250
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Poolecar
6h 44m
£201–241
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
7h 40m
£38–367

Caen to Poole by bus and train

17Weekly Services

11h 56mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.1 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Poole via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 45m.

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