There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain Ter
6h 40m€163–294Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
10h 35m€34–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N1700 / ...
9h 15m€65–138Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Poole to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
4h 43m€82–165Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
3h 54m€189–212
Poole to Calais Ferry Port by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Calais Ferry Port is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 54m and costs €180 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Calais via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Calais Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Poole and Calais Ferry Port is 554 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €160 - €300.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Poole to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Poole to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Calais Ferry Port, France?
You can take a train from Poole to Calais Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h 35m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 12:51 PM in Poole and 1:51 PM in Calais Ferry Port.
Poole to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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