La Rochelle to Reading Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Reading takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 17m
Duration: 609 mi
Distance: £294
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 Readingtrain

7h 11m

£230–415

La Rochelle to Reading train times

Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Reading. 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 Reading at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:47 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
5:00 PM → 11:25 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
7:25 PM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:06 AM → 12:16 PM
6h 10m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:39 AM → 12:16 PM
7h 37m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:39 AM → 11:15 AM
6h 36m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 2:13 PM
6h 25m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 4:15 PM
6h 26m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:15 PM
8h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:48 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 4:53 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 8:26 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
3:45 PM → 9:13 PM
6h 28m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Reading? 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.

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Reading 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 7h 11m.

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