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

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There are 12 ways to get from Birmingham to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilletrainTgv
    9h 12m
    €139–561

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newhall St to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
    20h 54m
    €47–201

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Poolecar
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
    13h 26m
    €136–360

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
    19h 22m
    €71–301

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
    10h 18m

  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeBHX - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
    8h 14m
    €87–215

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeBHX - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
    9h 1m
    €90–225

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)planeSTN - LRH
    6h 26m
    €107–372

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeLGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
    8h 54m
    €79–309

  10. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)planeSTN - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
    8h 59m
    €78–309

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

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeLGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
    9h 57m
    €81–289

  12. Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeBHX - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
    8h 41m
    €114–353

Birmingham to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to La Rochelle Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 54m.

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