The average train between Colchester and La Rochelle takes 10h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester 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 4 times a day between Colchester and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:50 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 12m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




18h 43m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 27m • 4 changes




10h 14m • 4 changes




9h 39m • 4 changes




8h 57m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




14h 40m • 4 changes




9h 8m • 4 changes




10h 8m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 4m • 4 changes




9h 46m • 4 changes




10h 8m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 4m • 4 changes




9h 46m • 4 changes




10h 8m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 4m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Colchester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Colchester to La Rochelle train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and La Rochelle is 654.1 km. The road distance is 1,008 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to La Rochelle Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 8h 39m.