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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Folkestone to La Rochelle

Composite routes from Folkestone to La Rochelle

Cheapest
7 h 48 min
Car
756 km.
from $41
Other
8 h 40 min
570 km.
from $465.13
15 h 17 min
572 km.
from $140.76
8 h 43 min
Train, Plane
571 km.
from $232.09
8 h 55 min
Train, Plane
571 km.
from $201.26
10 h 1 min
Train, Plane
571 km.
from $229.20
8 h 43 min
Train, Plane
571 km.
from $176.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$369.57
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$184.78

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$467.39
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$304.35

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$532.61

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Nantes
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$260.87

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Dover to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$54.35
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$48.91

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.35–$17.39

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.28

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$81.52–$184.78
Train from Nantes to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$70.65
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$76.09
Train from Poitiers to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$59.78

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30
Train from Poitiers to La
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$65.22

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$38.04

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Folkestone Central to London
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65
Train from Folkestone Central to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to La Rochelle is to bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Folkestone to La Rochelle is to car ferry and drive which takes 8h 37m and costs $152.17 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Folkestone and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone station to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Folkestone and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Folkestone to La Rochelle?

The distance between Folkestone and La Rochelle is 1031 km.

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

The best way to get from Folkestone to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs $228.26 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Folkestone to La Rochelle, including transfers.

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

Folkestone to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

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

Folkestone to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.

Train or bus from Folkestone to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Folkestone to La Rochelle is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs $228.26 - $467.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 15h 17m.

Where does the Folkestone to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Folkestone to La Rochelle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Folkestone and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Folkestone. It is currently 10:03 in Folkestone and 11:03 in La Rochelle.

Where does the Folkestone to La Rochelle train arrive?

Folkestone to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Folkestone to La Rochelle train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2444+ hotels available in La Rochelle. Prices start at $49.84 per night.
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