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 €80 - €240 and takes 7h 26m.

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 subway and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs €95 - €470.

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 16h 49m.

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 €220 - €470.

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 €220 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 16h 49m.

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 4:18 AM in Central London and 5:18 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 1999+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Central London to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, subway, 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
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
€224–461
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
16h 49m
€68–186
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
17h 48m
€96–245
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
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
€130–245
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 41m
€99–464
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 26m
€80–233
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 49m
€84–253
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 17m
€102–321
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 5m
€90–278
Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain
8h 35m
€96–459
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 10m
€182–455

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

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8h 21mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest Price

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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 16h 49m.

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