Train Colchester to La Rochelle from €341 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and La Rochelle takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. 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.

9h 4m
Duration: 1,008 km
Distance: €341
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

8h 39m

€259–482

Colchester to La Rochelle train times

Trains run twice daily between Colchester and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:00 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:43 PM → 9:47 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:43 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
11:12 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
1:12 PM → 9:52 PM
8h 40m • 4 changes
11:00 PM → 3:17 PM
Arrives next day
16h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:02 AM → 4:18 PM
8h 15m • 4 changes
10:06 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 10m • 4 changes
11:06 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 9:21 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to La Rochelle.

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Distance: 1,008.2 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and La Rochelle, France?

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.

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