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

The cheapest way to get from London to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to La Rochelle is to fly which takes 5h and costs €85 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between London and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from London to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

Is there a direct train between London and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from London to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from London to La Rochelle?

The distance between London and La Rochelle is 922 km.

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

The best way to get from London to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from London to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

London to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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

London to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from London to La Rochelle is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €200 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 4m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €410 and takes 5h.

Where does the London to La Rochelle bus arrive?

London to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between London and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 6:43 PM in London and 7:43 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the London to La Rochelle train arrive?

London to La Rochelle train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1999+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

London to La Rochelle - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from London to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car, car 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
7h 1m
€207–416
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
15h 4m
€62–120
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
16h 42m
€102–219
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
8h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
10h 6m
€128–237
Fly London Stansted Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
5h
€86–406
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 7m
€78–245
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 32m
€88–268
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 30m
€82–250
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
8h 31m
€84–265
Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 51m
€82–411

London to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

50Weekly Services

7h 1mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 922 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to La Rochelle Ville via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 4m.

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