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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Ouistreham is to train and ferry which costs €70 - €100 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Ouistreham is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 32m and costs €50 - €410.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Ouistreham?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Ouistreham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Poole to Ouistreham?

The distance between Poole and Ouistreham is 256 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Ouistreham without a car is to train which takes 9h 4m and costs €240 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Poole to Ouistreham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Ouistreham train from?

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

What is the time difference between Poole and Ouistreham?

Ouistreham is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 5:35 AM in Poole and 6:35 AM in Ouistreham.

Where does the Poole to Ouistreham train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ouistreham?

There are 3212+ hotels available in Ouistreham.

Poole to Ouistreham - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Ouistreham by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), car train, train, or ferry

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Ouistrehamcar
6h 32m
€50–408
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
9h 4m
€243–431
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ouistrehamcar
6h 53m
€235–281
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
8h 52m
€70–99

Poole to Ouistreham by train, subway, foot, and bus

194Weekly Services

9h 4mAverage Duration

€243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.5 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Ouistreham, France?

You can take a train from Poole to Moulin Carnot via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Pasquier - Anjou, Paris St Lazare, Caen, and Gare SNCF in around 9h 4m.

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