The average train between Derby and La Rochelle takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. There is at least one train per day from Derby 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 once daily between Derby and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Derby to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Derby to La Rochelle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to La Rochelle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Derby to La Rochelle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Derby and La Rochelle is 752 km. The road distance is 1,128 km.
You can take a train from Derby to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 19m.