Portsmouth to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and La Rochelle takes 9h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 40m. 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.

9h 29m
Duration: 1,041 km
Distance: €353
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv

8h 56m

€277–491

Portsmouth to La Rochelle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:46 AM → 3:19 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:46 AM → 3:19 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:46 AM → 3:19 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:14 PM
8h 39m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:46 AM → 3:03 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
7:18 AM → 4:18 PM
8h • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 8:27 PM
8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:35 AM → 3:22 PM
8h 47m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 8:27 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 10:24 PM
9h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:18 PM
8h 30m • 4 changes
8:53 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes
9:38 AM → 8:10 PM
9h 32m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 9:21 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:31 AM → 2:12 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
5:46 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 31m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 8:00 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth to La Rochelle? 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 Portsmouth, England and La Rochelle, France?

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 8h 56m.

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