There are 11 ways to get from London to Charente-Maritime 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 Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain Ter
9h 53m€229–382Fly London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
7h 49m€63–302Bus via Angoulême
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Saintesbus
19h 25m€82–157Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charente-Maritimecar
9h 32m€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 Saintestrain
8h 19m€77–217Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rochefortbus 723 / ...
20h 42m€73–123Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Charente-Maritimecar
10h 54m€154–257Train 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 Saintestrain
8h 23m€79–220Train 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
7h 41m€94–291Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 7m€102–282Fly 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 Cenontrain
- Take the train from Cenon to Saintestrain
10h 36m€86–319
London to Charente-Maritime by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Charente-Maritime is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 42m.
The fastest way to get from London to Charente-Maritime is to train and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs €90 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Coteaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angouleme and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Charente-Maritime. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Saintes via Lille Europe and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between London and Charente-Maritime is 1063 km.
The best way to get from London to Charente-Maritime without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €220 - €390.
It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from London to Charente-Maritime, including transfers.
London to Charente-Maritime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Charente-Maritime is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €220 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Angoulême, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 19h 25m.
What companies run services between London, England and Charente-Maritime, France?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Coteaux via Lille Europe, Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Coteaux via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Angoulême - Bus Station, Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 19h 25m.
- 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
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- 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-Maritime bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Charente-Maritime is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 2:54 PM in London and 3:54 PM in Charente-Maritime.
London to Charente-Maritime train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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