La Rochelle to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between La Rochelle and Cardiff takes 10h 21m 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 21m
Duration: 718 mi
Distance: £325
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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

8h 35m

£263–450

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 10:09 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:45 PM → 11:36 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
5:00 PM → 8:06 AM
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16h 6m • 4 changes
9:09 PM → 11:07 AM
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14h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 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, October 14, 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, October 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 2m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 49m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 49m • 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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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 3:35 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
8:48 AM → 5:36 PM
9h 48m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 7:10 PM
9h 21m • 4 changes
1:47 PM → 10:41 PM
9h 54m • 4 changes

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 8h 35m.

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La Rochelle to Cardiff train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

3:45 PM → 11:36 PM

5:00 PM → 8:06 AMArrives next day

9:09 PM → 11:07 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM

7:06 AM → 3:08 PM

8:48 AM → 4:37 PM

10:49 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM

7:06 AM → 3:08 PM

8:48 AM → 5:09 PM

10:49 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM

7:06 AM → 3:08 PM

8:48 AM → 5:09 PM

10:49 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM

7:06 AM → 3:08 PM

8:48 AM → 4:37 PM

10:49 AM → 6:37 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:39 AM → 2:08 PM

8:48 AM → 4:37 PM

10:49 AM → 6:37 PM

1:47 PM → 10:37 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:39 AM → 3:35 PM

8:48 AM → 5:36 PM

10:49 AM → 7:10 PM

1:47 PM → 10:41 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from La Rochelle Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2

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5:00 PM → 8:06 AM
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9:09 PM → 11:07 AM
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