The average train between Poole and Calais takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Poole to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Poole and Calais. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Calais at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 51m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Poole to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Calais. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Calais station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Poole to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Calais train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Poole to Calais train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Calais is 271 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 7h 19m.