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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Calais is to bus which costs €27 - €65 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 41m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Calais?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Calais. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Poole to Calais?

The distance between Poole and Calais is 338 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Calais without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 18m and costs €40 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Poole to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Calais bus from?

Poole to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Calais bus arrive?

Poole to Calais bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 2:46 PM in Poole and 3:46 PM in Calais.

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

Book your Poole to Calais bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Calais by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
8h 18m
€43–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 1700 / ...
9h 38m
€28–64
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 44m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 50m
€32–70
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 41m
€84–116

Poole to Calais by train and bus

229Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 337.7 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Calais, France?

You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Calais via Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 9h 38m.

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