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How to get fromSwindon to La Rochelleby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Swindon to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 52m
    €154–535

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 12m
    €49–205

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus bus
    18h 43m
    €82–209

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swindon to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caen to La Rochellecar car
    12h 46m
    €102–405

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar car
    9h 43m

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane STN - LRH
    6h 22m
    €137–442

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    9h 10m
    €106–352

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    10h 13m
    €112–302

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane STN - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    9h
    €114–399

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    9h 53m
    €114–357

  11. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BRS - LRH
    5h 6m
    €128–337

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train
    9h 39m
    €181–578

Swindon to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 52m. 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 12m.

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