The average train between Cheltenham and La Rochelle takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 3 times a day between Cheltenham and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Cheltenham to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Cheltenham to La Rochelle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and La Rochelle is 641.5 km. The road distance is 1,119 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa 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 53m.