There are 13 ways to get from Poole to Val Thorens by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, train, bus, car, car train, plane, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Michel Valloiretrain Tgv
12h 27m€387–631Bus via Paris
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Moutiersbus
25h 39m€104–205Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Tgv
18h 22m€240–534Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille to Val Thorensbus
24h 35m€116–219Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Val Thorenscar
15h 9m€180–605Train, bus
- 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 Europe to Albertvilletrain
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
13h 16m€401–693Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Val Thorenscar
13h 18m€313–404Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 30m€137–385Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 50m€147–400Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
10h 54m€155–384Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
11h 33m€152–335Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
11h 9m€160–379Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane LGW - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Modanetrain
11h 23m€209–457
Poole to Val Thorens by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Val Thorens is to bus via Paris which costs €100 - €210 and takes 25h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Val Thorens is to bus and fly and shuttle which takes 10h 30m and costs €130 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Val Thorens via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
The distance between Poole and Val Thorens is 1276 km.
The best way to get from Poole to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €380 - €650.
It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Poole to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Poole to Val Thorens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Val Thorens train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Val Thorens is to train which takes 12h 27m and costs €380 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 24h 35m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Poole to Val Thorens via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and St Michel Valloire in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Val Thorens via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 24h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–320
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- 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
Train from Poole to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Winchester to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Val Thorens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Val Thorens is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 7:13 AM in Poole and 8:13 AM in Val Thorens.
Poole to Val Thorens train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
There are 8765+ hotels available in Val Thorens.












