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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cancale is to bus which costs €85 - €210 and takes 20h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cancale is to car ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs €80 - €270.

How far is it from Poole to Cancale?

The distance between Poole and Cancale is 266 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Cancale without a car is to car ferry which takes 7h 3m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Poole to Cancale, including transfers.

Train or bus from Poole to Cancale?

The best way to get from Poole to Cancale is to train which takes 11h 13m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €210 and takes 20h 50m.

What is the time difference between Poole and Cancale?

Cancale is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 11:48 PM in Poole and 12:48 AM in Cancale.

Where can I stay near Cancale?

There are 1116+ hotels available in Cancale.

Poole to Cancale - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Cancale by car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
7h 3m
€81–264
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to RennesTgv
4. Take the train from Rennes to La Gouesniere Cancale S MeloirTer
11h 13m
€178–689
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saint-Malo
20h 50m
€88–201
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cancale
8h 17m

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 265.8 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–230 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poole to Cancale via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Rennes, and La Gouesniere Cancale S Meloir in around 11h 13m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.