There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Caen by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, car train, or train
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- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
6h 13m€54–403Train
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 31m€221–424Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus
19h 13m€79–158Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 45m€233–279Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter / ...
7h 49m€56–421
Poole to Caen by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Caen is to car ferry and drive which costs €50 - €410 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Caen is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €410.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Caen. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Poole and Caen is 251 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €220 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Poole to Caen, including transfers.
Poole to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Caen is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 19h 13m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Poole to Caen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal in around 19h 13m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Caen is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 11:57 AM in Poole and 12:57 PM in Caen.
Poole to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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