The average train between La Rochelle and Reading takes 8h 6m 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.
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 9:52 PM which arrives into Reading at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Reading. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle station and arriving at Reading station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
La Rochelle to Reading train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Reading train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Reading station.
Book your La Rochelle to Reading train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between La Rochelle and Reading is 588.7 km. The road distance is 980 km.
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 25m.