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

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There are 10 ways to get from La Rochelle to Margate by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    8h 26m
    £236–449

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700
    15h 21m
    £82–134

  3. 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 Margatecar car
    7h 59m
    £215–259

  4. 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 Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    6h 41m
    £109–354

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    8h 57m
    £106–191

  6. 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 Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    6h 20m
    £84–322

  7. 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 Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    8h 43m
    £117–298

  8. 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 Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    8h 27m
    £110–290

  9. 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 Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    10h 2m
    £125–292

  10. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BOD - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    9h 49m
    £118–312

La Rochelle to Margate by train, foot, and subway

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Margate via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Marine Terrace via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 15h 21m.

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