There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Swindon by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car 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- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
7h 25m£234–401Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Swindon - Regent Circusbus
18h 55m£65–107Drive, car ferry
- Drive from La Rochelle to Port of Cherbourgcar
- Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
- Drive from Poole to Swindoncar
11h 51m£103–443Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LRH - STN
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h£81–322Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from La Rochelle to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Swindoncar
9h 46m£243–304Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
8h 18m£102–262Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LRH - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 11m£95–276Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
8h 12m£108–298Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BOD - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
9h 7m£115–259Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BOD - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
8h 28m£105–219Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
8h 32m£193–474
La Rochelle to Swindon by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Swindon is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h 55m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Swindon is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs £80 - £330.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Swindon - Regent Circus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Green Line Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Swindon. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Swindon via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Swindon is 654 miles.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £230 - £410.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from La Rochelle to Swindon, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Swindon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.
La Rochelle to Swindon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Swindon is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £230 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 18h 55m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Swindon, England?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Swindon 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 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Swindon - Regent Circus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and London Green Line Coach Station in around 18h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–330
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- £45–85
- Car Single Ticket
- £120–330
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Swindon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Swindon is 1h behind La Rochelle. It is currently 11:06 PM in La Rochelle and 10:06 PM in Swindon.
La Rochelle to Swindon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
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