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Cardiff to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and La Rochelle takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 57m
Duration
1,155 km
Distance
€390
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle Villetrain train Tgv
9h 10m
€318–534

Cardiff to La Rochelle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:20 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui14h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 5m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 16m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 55m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 15m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 55m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 15m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 55m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 26m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 6m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 27m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 8m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 4m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 1,155.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 9h 10m.

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