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How to get fromManchester to Île de Réby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Île de Ré by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, or car train

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  1. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane MAN - LRH
    5h 22m
    €77–320

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    13h 15m
    €317–503

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    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
    22h 44m
    €95–158

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Flottecar car
    15h 10m
    €166–416

  5. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MAN - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    8h 56m
    €103–317

  6. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAN - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    10h 19m
    €99–242

  7. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    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
    23h 59m
    €106–180

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar car
    12h 23m
    €324–407

Manchester to Île de Ré by train, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Île de Ré, France?

easyJet and Jet2.com fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sablanceaux via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Poitiers, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 13h 15m.

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