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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €310 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Caen is to ferry and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €50 - €150.

How far is it from Poole to Caen?

The distance between Poole and Caen is 259 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Caen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 2m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Poole to Caen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Poole and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 3:47 AM in Poole and 4:47 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Caen.

Poole to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Caen by ferry, train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
7h 2m
€53–148
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
7h 21m
€38–306
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 59m
€137–446
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 43m

Poole to Caen by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.9 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 7h 59m.

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