Train La Rochelle to Cardiff from £331 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Cardiff takes 10h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 14m
Duration: 718 mi
Distance: £331
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 7m

£261–493

La Rochelle to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:47 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
5:00 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
8h 8m • 4 changes
7:25 PM → 11:07 AM
Arrives next day
15h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:06 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 49m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:37 PM
8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:17 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 7:10 PM
8h 21m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:41 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:48 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 53m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:36 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Cardiff.

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Distance: 717.8 mi
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 7m.

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