There are 12 ways to get from Bridgwater to La Rochelle by train (TGV), car, car ferry, bus, train, car train, or plane
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 Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
11h 9m€243–480Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BRS - LRH
4h 45m€86–383Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bridgwater to Poolecar
- Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
12h 1m€114–327Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
19h 34m€101–212Train, car ferry, bus
- Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
19h 57m€161–334Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf1
- 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
11h 55mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bridgwater to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
10h 50mBus to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 34m€98–265Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
8h 7m€142–561Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 49m€129–498Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchangebus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 45m€176–403Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 34m€163–398
Bridgwater to La Rochelle by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €390 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to La Rochelle is to bus and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €85 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Taunton, Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Bridgwater and La Rochelle is 1246 km.
The best way to get from Bridgwater to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs €240 - €480.
It takes approximately 11h 9m to get from Bridgwater to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Bridgwater to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bridgwater to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Bridgwater to La Rochelle is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs €240 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 19h 34m.
What companies run services between Bridgwater, England and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Bridgwater to La Rochelle Ville via Taunton, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus 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 19h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Bristol Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €65–340
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–190
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–350
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €29–260
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Taunton to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth & Southsea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Taunton to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €150–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Public Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Saint-Malo to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 01823 331 356
- info@berryscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- berryscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.berryscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- contactcentre@brittanyferries.gg
- Website
- condorferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- https://www.condorferries.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bridgwater to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Bridgwater. It is currently 1:41 AM in Bridgwater and 2:41 AM in La Rochelle.
Bridgwater to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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