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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Bournemouthby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, ferry, car, car ferry, train, car train or plane

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There are 13 ways to get from La Rochelle to Bournemouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, ferry, car, car ferry, train, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 8m
    £114–448

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malobus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    16h 21m
    £45–133

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malobus bus FlixBus N1721
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Pooleferry ferry
    13h 53m
    £70–233

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    18h 22m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Caencar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Bournemouthcar car
    12h 3m
    £84–336

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar car
    10h 3m

  7. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LRH - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 35m
    £102–348

  8. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LRH - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 1m
    £104–335

  9. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NTE - STN
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 13m
    £80–278

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

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 52m
    £81–259

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

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane NTE - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 42m
    £80–271

  12. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CDG - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    9h 32m
    £131–443

  13. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LRH - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 8m
    £117–348

La Rochelle to Bournemouth by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bournemouth via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Euston Bus Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 22m.

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