The average train between Chester and La Rochelle takes 11h 47m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. 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.
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 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chester to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Chester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Chester to La Rochelle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and La Rochelle is 791.3 km. The road distance is 1,209 km.
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 56m.