The average train between Southampton and La Rochelle takes 9h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 5 times a day between Southampton and La Rochelle. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into La Rochelle at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at La Rochelle station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
Southampton to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to La Rochelle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Book your Southampton to La Rochelle train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and La Rochelle is 527.5 km. The road distance is 1,050 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to La Rochelle Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 17m.