The average train between Exeter and La Rochelle takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 every 4 hours between Exeter and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Exeter to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Exeter to La Rochelle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and La Rochelle is 536.4 km. The road distance is 1,204 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, 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 10h 9m.