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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, or car train

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  1. Fly London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

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    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    5h
    €75–290

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane STN - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    7h 38m
    €57–247

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 23m
    €136–450

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus bus
    17h 44m
    €77–228

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar car
    8h 33m

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

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    8h 10m
    €89–292

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

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    9h 13m
    €95–242

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    9h 29m
    €92–274

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane STN - PIS
    2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    7h 49m
    €142–370

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar car
    9h 55m
    €159–240

Chelmsford to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and La Rochelle, France?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to La Rochelle Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 23m.

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