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 €55 - €230 and takes 21h 9m.

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 34m and costs €120 - €410.

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 and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.

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 13m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m 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 FlixBus, 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 13m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €230 and takes 21h 9m.

Where does the Poole to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Poole to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Poole and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 10:20 AM in Poole and 11:20 AM in La Rochelle.

How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2375+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Poole to La Rochelle - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 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 Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
10h 13m
€159–593
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach Station
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
21h 9m
€55–225
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochelle
10h 18m
€97–294
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
10h 7m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La RochelleFlixBus N1721
12h 47m
€78–264
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the train from St Malo to RennesTer
3. Take the train from Rennes to NantesTer
4. Take the train from Nantes to La RochelleTer
13h 45m
€94–365
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 24m
€94–309
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 27m
€96–289
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
7h 34m
€124–402
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
10h 7m
€95–339

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

52Weekly Services

10h 13mAverage Duration

€159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,105.3 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 9m.

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