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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to France is to bus via Dover which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs €85 - €400.

Is there a direct train between Poole and France?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to France. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Cité via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Poole to France?

The distance between Poole and France is 640 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Poole to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to France?

The best way to get from Poole to France is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the time difference between Poole and France?

France is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 7:57 AM in Poole and 8:57 AM in France.

Where does the Poole to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23620+ hotels available in France.

Poole to France - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Poole to France by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, car train, train, or plane

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 Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 56m
€199–374
Bus via Dover
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 bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
13h 23m
€49–117
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Pariscar
8h 29m
€80–461
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
6h 23m
€224–270
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
10h 12m
€88–509
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 9m
€51–127
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
6h 27m
€114–358
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane SOU - ORY
4h 32m
€88–392
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
7h 49m
€130–344
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
7h 11m
€129–408
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
8h 6m
€130–304
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
7h 14m
€114–338

Poole to France by train, subway, and foot

113Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 640 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Poole, England and France?

You can take a train from Poole to Cité via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 13h 23m.

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