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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €45 - €200 and takes 20h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Swindon to La Rochelle?

The distance between Swindon and La Rochelle is 1047 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Swindon to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Swindon to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

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

Swindon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Swindon to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €200 and takes 20h 14m.

Where does the Swindon to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Swindon and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 8:52 PM in Swindon and 9:52 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Swindon to La Rochelle train arrive?

Swindon to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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Swindon to La Rochelle - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Swindon to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, 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 Swindon to London Paddington
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
8h 54m
€170–640
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
20h 14m
€46–200
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Central
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochelle
18h 41m
€86–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swindon to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to La Rochelle
12h 39m
€102–400
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochelle
9h 38m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
8h 56m
€106–253
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
9h 11m
€105–336
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)STN - LRH
6h 24m
€143–457
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 56m
€114–394
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
10h 14m
€107–316
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)BRS - LRH
5h 6m
€128–336
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Swindon to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Nantes
5. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
11h 9m
€142–488

Swindon to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

52Weekly Services

8h 54mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.8 km
Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to La Rochelle - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 14m.

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