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How to get fromPoole to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    6h 24m
    €154–306

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    9h 41m
    €45–134

  3. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    8h 31m
    €76–209

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    3h 45m
    €183–205

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    4h 43m
    €58–126

Poole to Calais by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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, London St Pancras Intl, and Lille Europe in around 6h 24m.

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