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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Calais is to bus and car ferry which costs €26 - €120 and takes 9h 29m.

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 48m and costs €55 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Calais. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Calais Ville via Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Poole to Calais?

The distance between Poole and Calais is 560 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 which takes 6h 39m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Poole to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Calais train from?

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

What is the time difference between Poole and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 8:33 PM in Poole and 9:33 PM in Calais.

Where does the Poole to Calais train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1130+ hotels available in Calais.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
6h 39m
€104–302
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
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 car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
9h 29m
€27–119
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 10m
€67–179
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 48m
€55–116

Poole to Calais by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.3 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 39m.

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