The average train between Dover and La Rochelle takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 twice daily between Dover and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dover to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Dover to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Dover to La Rochelle train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dover and La Rochelle is 580.7 km. The road distance is 1,046 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to La Rochelle Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 48m.