The average train between Bristol and Lorient takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Lorient. 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 every 4 hours between Bristol and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Lorient at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Lorient? 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 Bristol to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Lorient station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Bristol to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lorient station.
Book your Bristol to Lorient train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Lorient is 416 km. The road distance is 1,185 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lorient via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 29m.