La Rochelle to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Cardiff takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 27m
Duration: 718 mi
Distance: £337
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 4m

£274–469

La Rochelle to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between La Rochelle and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:25 PM → 12:34 PM
Arrives next day
18h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:48 AM → 5:41 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:34 PM
8h 45m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:36 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
3:45 PM → 11:36 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:09 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:37 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Cardiff? 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 La Rochelle, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 4m.

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