The average train between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle takes 11h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 twice daily between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:37 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 11h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at La Rochelle station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Shrewsbury to La Rochelle train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and La Rochelle is 737.1 km. The road distance is 1,228 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to La Rochelle Ville via Crewe, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 33m.