Train La Rochelle to Southampton from £290 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Southampton takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 13m
Duration: 652 mi
Distance: £290
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain

8h 28m

£221–445

La Rochelle to Southampton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:21 PM
6h 33m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:25 PM
8h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:48 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:34 PM
7h 47m • 4 changes
5:00 PM → 11:34 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
8:47 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:06 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
8:47 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
8:47 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:48 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 1:21 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 3:48 PM
7h • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 5:51 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from La Rochelle to Southampton.

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Distance: 652.5 mi
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Southampton Central 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 28m.

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