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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £75 - £210 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Edinburgh?

The distance between La Rochelle and Edinburgh is 967 miles.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs £320 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 45m to get from La Rochelle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train, bus or fly from La Rochelle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Edinburgh is to train which takes 10h 45m and costs £320 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £290 and takes 25h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between La Rochelle and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind La Rochelle. It is currently 3:52 AM in La Rochelle and 2:52 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the La Rochelle to Edinburgh train arrive?

La Rochelle to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from La Rochelle to Edinburgh?

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La Rochelle to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Edinburgh by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, car ferry, or train

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 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 45m
£320–540
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LRH - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 8m
£75–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
25h 17m
£101–285
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 Edinburghcar
15h 4m
£307–408
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LRH - EDI
6h 32m
£78–205
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
4. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 56m
£410–690
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar
17h 56m
£179–576
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NTE - EDI
6h 53m
£83–203
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOD - EDI
8h 19m
£95–237

La Rochelle to Edinburgh by train, foot, and subway

98Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£320Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961 mi
Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 25h 17m.

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