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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 21h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €110 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.

How far is it from Poole to La Rochelle?

The distance between Poole and La Rochelle is 1105 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs €140 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Poole to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Poole to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Poole to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 2m and costs €140 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 21h 25m.

Where does the Poole to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Poole to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Poole and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 7:16 AM in Poole and 8:16 AM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2366+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Poole to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 2m
€142–475
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
21h 25m
€72–133
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
10h 21m
€97–296
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
10h 13m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1721
12h 47m
€77–266
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
13h 48m
€100–386
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 31m
€117–444
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
10h 9m
€99–356
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
9h 57m
€87–325

Poole to La Rochelle by bus

13Weekly Buses

21h 25mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,104.9 km
Duration: 10h 2m

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

You can take a train from Poole to La Rochelle Ville via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 25m.

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