What is the cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle is to fly and train which costs €55 - €220 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

The distance between Chelmsford and La Rochelle is 970 km.

How do I travel from Chelmsford to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs €140 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to La Rochelle train from?

Chelmsford to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

What is the time difference between Chelmsford and La Rochelle?

La Rochelle is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 12:11 PM in Chelmsford and 1:11 PM in La Rochelle.

Where does the Chelmsford to La Rochelle train arrive?

Chelmsford to La Rochelle train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Chelmsford to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 2421+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Chelmsford to La Rochelle - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chelmsford to La Rochelle by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
8h 24m
€141–400
Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
7h 38m
€59–217
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
17h 40m
€78–236
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Rochellecar
8h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to La Rochellecar
10h 1m
€152–240
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 10m
€84–257
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 11m
€90–222
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 27m
€88–244
Fly London Stansted Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane STN - PIS
2. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain
7h 39m
€134–364

Chelmsford to La Rochelle by train, subway, and foot

50Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 969.5 km
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to La Rochelle Ville via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 8h 24m.

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