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How to get fromLewes to La Rochelleby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Lewes to La Rochelle by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LGW - LRH
    4h 47m
    €81–259

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 28m
    €234–433

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus bus 723
    20h 32m
    €95–177

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar car
    8h 41m
    €254–321

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    6h 27m
    €85–358

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 14m
    €88–249

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    8h 20m
    €86–234

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Steine to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 48m
    €97–204

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar car
    10h 5m
    €142–254

Lewes to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€234Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 601 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Lewes, England and La Rochelle, France?

easyJet flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lewes to La Rochelle Ville via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 28m.

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