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 £30 - £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 £30 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

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 8h 9m.

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 8h 9m and costs £200 - £420.

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 bus from?

Caen to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

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.

Train or bus from Caen to Poole?

The best way to get from Caen to Poole is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £200 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Caen to Poole bus arrive?

Caen to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 12:00 AM in Caen and 11:00 PM 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 Saint-Lazare station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Poole.

Caen to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Poole by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, 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
£31–354
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
8h 9m
£202–411
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
17h 44m
£62–129
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

Caen to Poole by train, foot, and subway

116Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

£202Cheapest 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 Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Seldown Coach Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 17h 44m.

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