The average train between Gloucester and La Rochelle takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 3 times a day between Gloucester and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:22 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Gloucester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to La Rochelle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Gloucester to La Rochelle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and La Rochelle is 639.1 km. The road distance is 1,109 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester 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 9h 37m.