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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Poole is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Poole is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £150 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

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 5h 28m.

How far is it from Calais to Poole?

The distance between Calais and Poole is 346 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 5h 28m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Calais to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Poole bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Poole train from?

Calais to Poole train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Poole?

The best way to get from Calais to Poole is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Calais to Poole bus arrive?

Calais to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 7:35 PM in Calais and 6:35 PM in Poole.

Where does the Calais to Poole train arrive?

Calais to Poole train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2480+ hotels available in Poole.

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

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

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 Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
5h 28m
£137–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
7h 59m
£31–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 4m
£57–129
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Poolecar
3h 46m
£158–179
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Poolecar
4h 40m
£48–106

Calais to Poole by bus

61Weekly Buses

7h 59mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 343.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Poole via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Seldown Coach Station via London Victoria in around 7h 59m.

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