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Compare train, bus, and flight for La Rochelle to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $97, while a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 372 miles (599 km)
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $116 Average price | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 10m Average total duration 17h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from La Rochelle to London
Compare the available ways to get from La Rochelle to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to London:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to London costing on average $116.
A train is $46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to London costing on average $143.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 18h 10m.
The journey is about 4h 27m faster (5h 33m by train vs 10h 0m by car) and roughly $145 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 vs $242). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom La Rochelle to London
How to get from La Rochelle to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Rochelle to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:40 PM 19h45 La Rochelle 3:25 PM London $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 19h45 La Rochelle 3:25 PM London $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:40 PM 19h45 La Rochelle 3:25 PM London $81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

10:15 AM 22h00 La Rochelle 8:15 AM London $92 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:55 AM 20h05 La Rochelle 4:00 AM London $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:40 PM 19h45 La Rochelle 4:25 PM London $102 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to London:
A train is $19 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Rochelle to London costing on average $116.
A train is $46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from La Rochelle to London costing on average $143.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 18h 10m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Rochelle and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from La Rochelle Ile de Re Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from La Rochelle station and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from La Rochelle, Jean Moulin and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, easyJet to go to London by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to London by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet.
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