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La Rochelle, France → Cardiff, Great Britain

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Eleven ways to Travel from La Rochelle to Cardiff

Composite routes from La Rochelle to Cardiff

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$303.79
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$417.71

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$632.89
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$556.94

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$354.42
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$594.92
Plane from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$240.50
Plane from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18
Plane from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$329.10

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$291.13

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$493.65

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from La Rochelle to Saint-Malo
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$62.02
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$202.52
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$82.28
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$40.50–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$88.60–$164.55
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Aeroport
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$177.21

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$94.93–$215.18
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21
Train from Dorchester West to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$62.02
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$82.28
Train from Reading to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$50.63

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Poole to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$51.90

TER BreizhGo

Phone:
+33 2 97 54 80 00
Website:
mobibreizh.bzh/
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Other operators

Condor Ferries

Phone:
+44 3456091024
Website:
condorferries.co.uk/
Other from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$51.90–$69.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cardiff is to bus which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 21h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs $54.35 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at Cardiff via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 14m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Cardiff Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Cardiff?

The distance between La Rochelle and Cardiff is 1155 km.

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

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from La Rochelle to Cardiff, including transfers.

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

La Rochelle to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

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

La Rochelle to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Cardiff?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs $260.87 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $130.43 and takes 21h 14m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cardiff bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Cardiff bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between La Rochelle and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind La Rochelle. It is currently 10:28 in La Rochelle and 09:28 in Cardiff.

Where does the La Rochelle to Cardiff train arrive?

La Rochelle to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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

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