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How to get fromPoole to Caenby ferry, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaentrainTer / ...
    7h 3m
    €29–113

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaentrainK2+
    8h 2m
    €138–457

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
    17h 51m
    €42–156

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
    6h 39m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Poole to Portsmouth International Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    7h 19m
    €38–306

Poole to Caen by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Poole, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Poole to Caen via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Caen - Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 51m.

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