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

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There are 9 ways to get from Derby to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    9h 22m
    €286–530

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 59m
    €82–153

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain 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
    20h 38m
    €162–300

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Derby to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar car
    10h 35m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar car
    14h 26m
    €145–373

  6. Fly East Midlands Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane EMA - LRH
    13h 17m
    €98–404

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MAN - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    8h 51m
    €127–347

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    6h 49m
    €155–453

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    5. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    10h 13m
    €121–326

Derby to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€286Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Derby, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Derby to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 59m.

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