What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to La Rochelle is to fly and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 8h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Central London to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €110 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Northfields station 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 8h 14m.

How far is it from Central London to La Rochelle?

The distance between Central London and La Rochelle is 936 km.

How do I travel from Central London to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Central London to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Central London to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to La Rochelle bus from?

Central London to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Central London to La Rochelle train from?

Central London to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Central London to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Central London to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 18h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Central London to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Central London to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Central London and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 6:11 PM in Central London and 7:11 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Central London to La Rochelle train arrive?

Central London to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2400+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Central London to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 14m
€121–428
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 39m
€63–272
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Niortbus
3. Take the bus from Pôle Atlantique to Gare routièrebus
12h 42m
€102–394
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
8h 57m
Subway, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Green Park stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Green Park station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
5h 39m
€98–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
18h 20m
€65–188
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to La Rochellecar
12h 38m
€100–403
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 42m
€69–232
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 18m
€80–283
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 8m
€96–247
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 40m
€138–439
Fly London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
5h 5m
€116–355

Central London to La Rochelle by subway, train, and foot

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 936 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Central London, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to La Rochelle Ville via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Ealing Road to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 20m.

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