What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Loire Valley is to car ferry and drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 10h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Loire Valley is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €190 - €550.

How far is it from Poole to Loire Valley?

The distance between Poole and Loire Valley is 941 km.

How do I travel from Poole to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €190 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Poole to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 808+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Poole to Loire Valley - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, 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 Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
8h 44m
€194–552
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Loire Valley
10h 1m
€77–111
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valley
9h 4m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h
€110–343

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.8 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Poole to Loire Valley via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy TGV, and Saumur in around 8h 44m.

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