The average train between Portsmouth and La Rochelle takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth to La Rochelle. 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 5 times a day between Portsmouth and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Portsmouth to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Portsmouth to La Rochelle train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and La Rochelle is 515.5 km. The road distance is 1,045 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to La Rochelle Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 36m.