What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €95 - €170 and takes 22h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €95 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Sablanceaux via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Poitiers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Île de Ré?

The distance between Bournemouth and Île de Ré is 590 km.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs €300 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Île de Ré bus from?

Bournemouth to Île de Ré bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Île de Ré train from?

Bournemouth to Île de Ré train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré is to train which takes 13h 6m and costs €300 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 22h 54m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Île de Ré bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Île de Ré?

Île de Ré is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 9:16 PM in Bournemouth and 10:16 PM in Île de Ré.

Where does the Bournemouth to Île de Ré train arrive?

Bournemouth to Île de Ré train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Bournemouth to Île de Ré - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Île de Ré by train, plane, car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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 to Southampton Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane SOU - LRH
5h 17m
€97–493
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
22h 54m
€95–163
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Flottecar
10h 50m
€112–333
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Poitierstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
13h 6m
€300–497
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 44m
€138–320
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 55m
€137–325
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723
24h 9m
€105–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar
10h 14m
€319–400

Bournemouth to Île de Ré by train, subway, foot, and bus

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13h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.4 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Sablanceaux via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Poitiers, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 13h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Sablanceaux via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 22h 54m.

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