There are 11 ways to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 47m€298–552Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
23h 18m€86–153Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
14h 10m€150–388Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 47m€113–313Train, bus
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La Rochellebus 723
24h€105–183Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Shrewsbury to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
11h 6m€306–396Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- 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
7h 36m€138–432Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
9h 54m€114–258Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 42m€113–462Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- 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 La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 8m€147–397Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
10h 24m€137–427
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €85 - €160 and takes 23h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs €130 - €440.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle is 1168 km.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 23h 18m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle Ville via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–240
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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Booking & Getting There
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Shrewsbury. It is currently 2:15 PM in Shrewsbury and 3:15 PM in La Rochelle.
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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