What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €55 - €210 and takes 20h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chelmsford and La Rochelle is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €140 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to La Rochelle bus from?

Chelmsford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to La Rochelle train from?

Chelmsford to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train, bus or fly from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €550 and takes 8h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 20h 36m.

Where does the Chelmsford to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Chelmsford to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Chelmsford and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 6:28 AM in Chelmsford and 7:28 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Chelmsford to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chelmsford to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2383+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Chelmsford to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
best
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
5h 1m
€75–270
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
7h 33m
€51–211
Train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 27m
€146–522
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
17h 38m
€81–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station ArrivalsA8 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
20h 36m
€57–207
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 2m
€86–263
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 10m
€88–238
Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)STN - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Ville
7h 41m
€130–372
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
8h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to La Rochelle
9h 51m
€159–240

Chelmsford to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

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8h 27mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 679.9 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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 27m.

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