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

The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle is to train and fly which costs €100 - €240 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle?

The distance between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle is 1172 km.

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

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €280 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Shrewsbury to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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

Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs €280 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Shrewsbury to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Shrewsbury to La Rochelle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Shrewsbury. It is currently 12:42 AM in Shrewsbury and 1:42 AM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train arrive?

Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 1906+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, 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
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
10h 25m
€280–585
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MAN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 42m
€98–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
4. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
5. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
20h 55m
€100–214
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Rochellecar
14h 8m
€143–369
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BHX - LRH
12h 31m
€102–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
11h 5m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LPL - LRH
14h 41m
€108–538
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane STN - LRH
7h 42m
€115–492

Shrewsbury to La Rochelle by train, foot, and subway

49Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

€280Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,171.9 km
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle Ville via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 55m.

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