The average train between Maidstone and La Rochelle takes 9h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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 5 times a day between Maidstone and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 9:55 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Maidstone to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to La Rochelle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Maidstone to La Rochelle train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and La Rochelle is 580.5 km. The road distance is 992 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to La Rochelle Ville via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 58m.