The average train between Bristol and La Rochelle takes 9h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 every 4 hours between Bristol and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:31 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Bristol to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Bristol to La Rochelle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and La Rochelle is 597.9 km. The road distance is 1,116 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 32m.