Folkestone to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and La Rochelle takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

8h 50m
Duration: 1,031 km
Distance: €363
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 1m

€296–498

Folkestone to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Folkestone and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:55 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:55 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:55 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 27m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:55 AM → 3:03 PM
7h 7m • 3 changes
7:58 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:27 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 25m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 8:27 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 10:24 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 4:18 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 8:10 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:55 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central 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 1m.

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