Reading to La Rochelle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and La Rochelle takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

7h 58m
Duration: 980 km
Distance: €348
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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 17m

€273–488

Reading to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Reading and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:21 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:03 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 35m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:27 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:12 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 10m • 4 changes
10:42 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:42 PM → 8:27 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
1:46 PM → 10:24 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 57m • 4 changes
8:21 AM → 4:18 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
10:46 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 30m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 8:10 PM
7h 24m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
10:43 AM → 6:17 PM
6h 34m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:21 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:19 PM
7h 11m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:21 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:07 AM → 3:23 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
9:42 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:43 PM → 8:00 PM
6h 16m • 4 changes
1:42 PM → 9:21 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Reading to La Rochelle Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 17m.

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