The average train between La Rochelle and Portsmouth takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Portsmouth. 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 every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Portsmouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
La Rochelle to Portsmouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Portsmouth train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your La Rochelle to Portsmouth train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Portsmouth is 515.5 km. The road distance is 1,041 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 37m.