There are 10 ways to get from London to Charente by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
6h 29m€204–358Fly London Stansted Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane STN - LIG
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus
9h 43m€56–268Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 32m€68–137Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charentecar
9h 31m€256–325Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria 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 Angoulemetrain
7h 21m€79–222Bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
18h 22m€66–112Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Charentecar
10h 53m€144–257Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 Angoulemetrain
7h 25m€81–225Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain
9h 16m€106–316Fly London Stansted Airport to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)plane STN - EGC
- Take the train from Bergerac to Libournetrain
- Take the train from Libourne to Angoulemetrain
9h 28m€77–304
London to Charente by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Charente is to bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY) which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 22m.
The fastest way to get from London to Charente is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €200 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Charente. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Géant Ouest via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Charente. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Angouleme via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between London and Charente is 895 km.
The best way to get from London to Charente without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €200 - €360.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from London to Charente, including transfers.
London to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Charente train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Charente is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €200 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 32m.
What companies run services between London, England and Charente, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to La Bisaiguë via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Géant Ouest via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 16h 32m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
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
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
London to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Charente is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 12:32 AM in London and 1:32 AM in Charente.
London to Charente train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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