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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Caen is to car ferry and drive which costs €45 - €140 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Caen is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €45 - €140.

How far is it from Poole to Caen?

The distance between Poole and Caen is 251 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 train which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 10:09 PM in Poole and 11:09 PM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2732+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
6h 13m
€45–136
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter / ...
7h 5m
€35–135
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 58m
€122–428
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 45m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus Autocar / ...
8h 10m
€45–136

Poole to Caen by train, subway, and bus

118Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250.8 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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 St Lazare in around 7h 58m.

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