Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Portsmouth

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from La Rochelle to Portsmouth by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 37m
    £232–439

  2. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    5h 37m
    £76–395

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 59m
    £81–306

  4. Bus

    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 London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    20h 12m
    £77–154

  5. 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 Portsmouthcar car
    9h 46m

  6. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    4. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    14h 49m
    £98–219

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Médiathèquebus bus 507
    3. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    16h 12m

  8. 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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    7h 39m
    £91–256

  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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 47m
    £99–261

  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)plane plane LRH - STN
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 30m
    £79–381

  11. 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 London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    8h 37m
    £108–329

  12. 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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    9h 35m
    £106–338

  13. Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CDG - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Georges Squarebus bus
    9h 36m
    £172–418

La Rochelle to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration8h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£232Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to St Georges Square via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 20h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from La Rochelle

Trips to Portsmouth

Popular routes