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Chester to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and La Rochelle takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to La Rochelle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 58m
Duration
1,206 km
Distance
€388
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain 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
9h 17m
€315–515

Chester to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Chester and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:31 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:23 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui18h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 28m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 28m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 28m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 28m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 49m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 54m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 45m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to La Rochelle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,205.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chester to La Rochelle Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 17m.

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