The average train between Preston and La Rochelle takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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 4 times a day between Preston and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 4:59 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



9h 47m • 3 changes


8h 20m • 3 changes


8h 16m • 3 changes


8h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Preston 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at La Rochelle Ville station via London Euston station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Preston to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to La Rochelle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
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The distance between Preston and La Rochelle is 852.3 km.
You can take a train from Preston to La Rochelle Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 27m.