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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Carnac is to ferry and train which costs €80 - €270 and takes 14h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Carnac is to car ferry and drive which takes 9h 3m and costs €75 - €270.

How far is it from Poole to Carnac?

The distance between Poole and Carnac is 423 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Carnac without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 42m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Poole to Carnac, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Poole and Carnac?

Carnac is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 9:17 PM in Poole and 10:17 PM in Carnac.

Where can I stay near Carnac?

There are 1002+ hotels available in Carnac.

Poole to Carnac - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Carnac by car ferry, car, ferry, train, 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, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Carnac
9h 3m
€77–264
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to LisonTer
3. Take the train from Lison to RennesC12
4. Take the train from Rennes to AurayTer
14h 42m
€83–267
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Carnac
9h 48m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 422.6 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Carnac, Bretagne, France?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Carnac. However, you can take the car ferry to St Malo Ferry Port then drive to Carnac. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Poole to Illertissen via Port Of Cherbourg, Cherbourg, Lison, Rennes, Auray, Gare Routière, and Place De Gaulle in around 14h 42m.

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