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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Poole is to train and bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Poole is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 13m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Richelieu, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Poole. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Poole via Lille Europe, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Poole?

The distance between Dunkirk and Poole is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Poole without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Dunkirk to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Poole bus from?

Dunkirk to Poole bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Dunkerque station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Poole?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Poole is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Poole bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Poole bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Dunkirk and Poole?

Poole is 1h behind Dunkirk. It is currently 1:44 AM in Dunkirk and 12:44 AM in Poole.

Where does the Dunkirk to Poole train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Dunkirk to Poole - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Dunkirk to Poole by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, 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 Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
5h 36m
£79–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkerque to Calais Ville
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
9h 38m
£31–64
Train, bus via Calais
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
8h 10m
£55–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Poole
4h 9m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Calais VilleTer
2. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Seldown Coach Station
12h 14m
£32–46
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Poole
5h 13m
£76–114

Dunkirk to Poole by train and subway

43Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Poole via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Leicester Square station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Seldown Coach Station via Calais Ville, Richelieu, Terminal Ferry, Calais, and London Victoria in around 9h 38m.

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