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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Channel Islandsby bus, train, ferry, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Channel Islands by bus, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Granvilletrain train C12
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    9h 6m
    $57–334

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus bus K12
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    9h 20m
    $52–169

  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    3. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 45m
    $91–259

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to St Malo Ferry Portcar car
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    9h 12m
    $113–223

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane NTE - JER
    8h 24m
    $200–394

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from La Rochelle to Channel Islands. However, you can take the bus to Rennes - Bus Station, walk to Rennes, take the train to Granville, walk to Gare, take the line 2 bus to Centre-Ville, walk to Granville, then take the ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Guernsey St Peter Port via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, St Malo, Gares - Quai I, Charcot, and St Malo Ferry Port in around 10h 45m.

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