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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 2trainTgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    9h 10m
    £122–467

  2. Bus, car ferry, train

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

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-MalobusFlixBus N1721
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Pooleferry
    13h 52m
    £70–233

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus035 / ...
    18h 11m
    £60–138

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Caencar
    2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Bournemouthcar
    12h
    £84–346

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
    9h 58m

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

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeNTE - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
    8h 41m
    £80–266

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

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeNTE - STN
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    9h 14m
    £82–270

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

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeBOD - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
    9h 47m
    £81–254

  10. 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)planeLRH - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 2m
    £106–330

  11. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBOD - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    10h 27m
    £88–303

  12. Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
    3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeRNS - LGW
    4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain
    10h 37m
    £114–373

  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)planeLRH - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 9m
    £114–369

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

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest 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 10m. 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 11m.

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