The average bus between Newhaven and La Rochelle takes 24h 10m and the fastest bus takes 19h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newhaven to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Newhaven and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 3:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 7:52 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 24h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




21h 14m • 4 changes
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29h 35m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




21h 14m • 4 changes
Arrives +2 days




29h 35m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Newhaven to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
Newhaven to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Old Steine station.
Newhaven to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
The distance between Newhaven and La Rochelle is 522.5 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a bus from Elim Church to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Old Steine, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 22m.