The average train between Bournemouth and La Rochelle takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bournemouth and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Bournemouth to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Bournemouth to La Rochelle train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and La Rochelle is 509.6 km. The road distance is 1,100 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to La Rochelle Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 55m.