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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Poole is to car ferry and bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Poole is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Poole. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Poole via Lille Europe, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Calais to Poole?

The distance between Calais and Poole is 347 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Poole without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Calais to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Poole train from?

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

What is the time difference between Calais and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 12:42 PM in Calais and 11:42 AM in Poole.

Where does the Calais to Poole train arrive?

Calais to Poole train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 1595+ hotels available in Poole.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
6h 41m
£137–279
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
8h 59m
£34–106
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
8h
£59–173
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Poolecar
3h 46m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Poolecar
4h 45m
£46–103

Calais to Poole by train, foot, and subway

57Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

£137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 344.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Poole via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 41m.

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