There are 11 ways to get from Farnham to Île de Ré by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
- 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
10h 8m€255–432Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
21h 53m€76–129Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Farnham to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Flottecar
12h€120–334Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Farnham to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar
9h 5m€275–337Train
- Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 31m€247–404Train, bus
- Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
- 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 17m€97–171Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
6h 30m€84–271Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 8m€76–343Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Guildford 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
10h 1m€95–248Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 3m€91–233Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
11h 29m€114–266
Farnham to Île de Ré by train, subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Farnham to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 21h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Farnham to Île de Ré is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Farnham to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from The Borough and arriving at Sablanceaux via Guildford station, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Farnham to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Farnham and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Farnham and Île de Ré is 1000 km.
The best way to get from Farnham to Île de Ré without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 8m and costs €250 - €440.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Farnham to Île de Ré, including transfers.
Farnham to Île de Ré bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.
Farnham to Île de Ré train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnham station.
The best way to get from Farnham to Île de Ré is to train via Paris which takes 10h 8m and costs €250 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 21h 53m.
What companies run services between Farnham, Surrey, England and Île de Ré, France?
You can take a train from Farnham to Sablanceaux via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Borough to Sablanceaux via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 21h 53m.
- 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
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnham to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnham to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnham to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnham to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Farnham to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
Bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- First Berkshire & The Thames Valley
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Farnham to Île de Ré bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.
Farnham to Île de Ré train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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