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 10h 52m.

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 and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

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 17m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 9:40 AM in Poole and 10:40 AM 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 1063+ 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 WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
8h 17m
€43–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calais700 / ...
10h 52m
€27–62
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
3h 43m
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Calais700 / ...
9h 40m
€30–62
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
4h 41m
€85–117

Poole to Calais by train and bus

222Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.9 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 40m.

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