There are 9 ways to get from Bedford to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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 Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 45m€270–441Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A31 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723
22h 12m€84–134Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
9h 35m€273–349Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
6h 2m€119–304Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bedford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
10h 58m€178–305Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
5h 55m€85–351Fly Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 23m€84–224Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 34m€128–269Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 37m€109–316
Bedford to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 22h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €85 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from St Paul's Square and arriving at La Rochelle via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Bedford and La Rochelle is 998 km.
The best way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €270 - €450.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Bedford to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bedford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.
Bedford to La Rochelle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €270 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 22h 12m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Bedford to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Paul's Square to La Rochelle via Airport Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 12m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Airport Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- National Express
- 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
Bedford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Bedford. It is currently 3:33 PM in Bedford and 4:33 PM in La Rochelle.
Bedford to La Rochelle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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