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 bus which costs €65 - €170 and takes 18h 20m.

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 and train which takes 7h 35m and costs €75 - €240.

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 21m.

How far is it from Central London to La Rochelle?

The distance between Central London and La Rochelle is 940 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 21m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 or bus from Central London to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Central London to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 18h 20m.

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 10:32 AM in Central London and 11:32 AM 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 2619+ 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, 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 21m
€181–378
Bus
cheapest
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
€65–165
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 44m
€140–279
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 58m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
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 35m
€76–232
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
10h 26m
€159–240
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LHR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 14m
€135–341
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 14m
€91–273
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 40m
€81–237
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 6m
€86–264
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 20m
€163–424
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 37m
€128–464

Central London to La Rochelle by bus

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18h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 939.5 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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 21m. 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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