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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.

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 €35 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Caen?

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, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Caen?

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

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 8h 1m and costs €230 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Poole to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Caen bus from?

Poole to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Caen train from?

Poole to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Caen?

The best way to get from Poole to Caen is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs €230 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Caen bus arrive?

Poole to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Poole and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 6:54 AM in Poole and 7:54 AM in Caen.

Where does the Poole to Caen train arrive?

Poole to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1450+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Caen by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, or car 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
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
6h 13m
€36–401
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+
8h 1m
€231–463
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
17h 45m
€56–143
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 foot

118Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€231Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 17h 45m.

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