There are 10 ways to get from Bedford to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- 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
7h 44m€232–428Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
5h 54m€82–347Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
- 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
21h 38m€93–159Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bedford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
9h 35m€271–347Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Bedford to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
6h 2m€114–320Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bedford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
10h 57m€159–279Fly Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 23m€85–236Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Bedford 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
8h 29m€121–310Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 32m€114–347Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
- Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
- Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 46m€103–475
Bedford to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 21h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs €80 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at La Rochelle via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Bedford to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
The distance between Bedford and La Rochelle is 998 km.
The best way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Bedford to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bedford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Green Line, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Bedford to La Rochelle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.
The best way to get from Bedford to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 21h 38m.
What companies run services between Bedford, England and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Bedford to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bedford to La Rochelle via Luton, Luton Station Interchange, Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 38m.
- 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
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- Green Line
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Green Line
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Bedford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Green Line, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.
La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Bedford. It is currently 5:55 PM in Bedford and 6:55 PM in La Rochelle.
Bedford to La Rochelle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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