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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Poole is to train and ferry which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Poole is to car ferry and drive which takes 7h 17m and costs £30 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Caen to Poole?

The distance between Caen and Poole is 177 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 £110 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus 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 £110 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Caen to Poole bus arrive?

Caen to Poole bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 12:34 PM in Caen and 11:34 AM in Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2209+ hotels available in Poole.

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

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Poole
7h 17m
£33–273
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Caen to CherbourgK2+ / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
7h 19m
£25–43
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
8h 9m
£118–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
15h 12m
£52–112
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Poole
6h 40m

Caen to Poole by train, bus, and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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, St Pancras International Station, Euston Bus Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 15h 12m.

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