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 9h 56m and costs €90 - €300.

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 1108 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 9m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m 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 9m and costs €150 - €600. 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 11:09 AM in Poole and 12:09 PM in La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2619+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Poole to La Rochelle - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Poole to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, car, bus, car train, train, ferry, 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 9m
€152–563
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
€72–138
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
€96–294
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, 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 44m
€99–374
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
3. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
4. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
15h 6m
€79–278
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, 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
€99–334
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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 56m
€90–292

Poole to La Rochelle by train, subway, bus, and foot

49Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,108.4 km
Duration: 10h 9m

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 9m. 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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