The average bus between Lorient and Cardiff takes 24h 20m and the fastest bus takes 22h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lorient 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.
Buses run twice daily between Lorient and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 10:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 24h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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21h 15m • 2 changes
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21h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 20m.
Lorient to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at University RE station.
Book your Lorient to Cardiff bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Lorient and Cardiff is 415.2 km. The road distance is 1,222 km.
You can take a bus from Lorient to University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 21h 47m.