The average bus between Southampton and La Rochelle takes 21h 25m and the fastest bus takes 18h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Southampton and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 5:30 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 21h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
Southampton to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
The distance between Southampton and La Rochelle is 527.5 km. The road distance is 1,112 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 49m.