Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Charente-Maritimeby plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, or car train

Find Transport to Charente-Maritime

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Charente-Maritime by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, 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.

  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane EDI - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    8h 35m
    €106–253

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Juvisy to Angoulemetrain train
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Saintestrain train Ter
    15h 4m
    €436–666

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rochefortbus bus 723
    29h 44m
    €141–216

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Charente-Maritimecar car
    19h 4m
    €241–522

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane EDI - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    9h 42m
    €117–318

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GLA - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    9h 31m
    €113–303

  7. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane NCL - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train
    11h 51m
    €132–323

  8. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Charente-Maritimecar car
    15h 53m
    €388–515

Edinburgh to Charente-Maritime by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€436Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Charente-Maritime.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,400.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Charente-Maritime, France?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrières via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Juvisy, Angouleme, Saintes, and Gare SNCF in around 15h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to SGC Mongré via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and RFT Gare SNCF Rochefort in around 29h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There