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How to get fromLondon to Charente-Maritimeby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 10 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain train Ter
    9h 37m
    €241–391

  2. Bus via La Rochelle

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    18h 55m
    €65–116

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charente-Maritimecar car
    9h 33m
    €269–337

  4. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    8h 13m
    €77–211

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rochefortbus bus 723 / ...
    20h 42m
    €81–125

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Charente-Maritimecar car
    10h 54m
    €163–293

  7. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    8h 17m
    €79–231

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane LGW - LRH
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    7h 35m
    €89–323

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain train
    7h 42m
    €70–346

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    9h 12m
    €101–266

London to Charente-Maritime by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,063.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to SGC Mongré via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Gare routière, and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 18h 55m.

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