The average train between Preston and La Rochelle takes 10h 37m 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 8:00 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 24m • 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 station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Preston to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to La Rochelle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Preston to La Rochelle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and La Rochelle is 852.3 km. The road distance is 1,254 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 26m.