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 €26 - €60 and takes 10h 35m.

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 43m 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 10h 35m.

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, Leicester Square station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

How far is it from Poole to Calais?

The distance between Poole and Calais is 554 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 7h 8m and costs €80 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Calais train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Calais?

The best way to get from Poole to Calais is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €80 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Poole to Calais bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Poole and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 7:48 PM in Poole and 8:48 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Calais?

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 884+ 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 (Eurostar), 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
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 Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
7h 8m
€84–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
10h 35m
€26–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus 700 / ...
9h 14m
€41–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 43m
€84–115

Poole to Calais by train, subway, and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Calais Ville via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Leicester Square station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 35m.

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