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How to get fromUnited Kingdom to La Rochelleby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from United Kingdom to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    7h 23m
    €269–434

  2. Bus

    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 9m
    €72–136

  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 La Rochellecar car
    8h 40m
    €280–359

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane MAN - LRH
    4h 37m
    €91–319

  5. Bus via Paris

    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 La Rochellebus bus 723 / ...
    19h 24m
    €82–141

  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 La Rochellecar car
    10h 2m
    €184–314

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

    1. Take the train from London Bridge 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 La Rochelle Villetrain train
    8h 17m
    €92–228

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

    1. Take the train from London Bridge 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 La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 28m
    €91–233

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane STN - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 51m
    €83–289

  10. 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 La Rochelle Villetrain train
    8h 41m
    €94–282

  11. Fly Bristol Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BRS - LRH
    4h 21m
    €85–306

United Kingdom to La Rochelle by subway, foot, and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration7h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 921.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to La Rochelle Ville via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 9m.

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