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Preston to La Rochelle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and La Rochelle takes 10h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

10h 52m
Duration
1,254 km
Distance
€387
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain 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 27m
€299–534

Preston to La Rochelle train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Preston and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 1m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 7m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui16h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui15h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 47m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 20m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 16m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 26m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui9h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui10h 11m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 17m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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: 1,253.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Preston, England and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Preston to La Rochelle Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 27m.

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