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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Bristol is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 17h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Bristol is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 28m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Bristol. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Bristol?

The distance between La Rochelle and Bristol is 695 miles.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £120 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from La Rochelle to Bristol, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Bristol bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Bristol train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Bristol?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Bristol is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs £120 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 17h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £250 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bristol bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Bristol bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between La Rochelle and Bristol?

Bristol is 1h behind La Rochelle. It is currently 12:04 AM in La Rochelle and 11:04 PM in Bristol.

Where does the La Rochelle to Bristol train arrive?

La Rochelle to Bristol train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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La Rochelle to Bristol - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
8h 42m
£128–520
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station040 / ...
17h 28m
£55–122
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Port
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads
17h 24m
£72–234
Bus, car ferry, train via Southampton
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Port
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
17h 56m
£62–231
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Caen
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Bristol
13h 15m
£94–363
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bristol
10h 15m
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BOD - BRS
7h 16m
£65–181
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NTE - BRS
8h 20m
£74–173
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NTE - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
9h 4m
£95–348
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
7h 34m
£89–257
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LRH - BRS
3h 58m
£90–250
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NTE - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
9h 4m
£96–328
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)LRH - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads
6h 53m
£120–388

La Rochelle to Bristol by train, foot, and subway

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8h 42mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.3 mi
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 17h 28m.

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