The average train between Cardiff and Lorient takes 10h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lorient at 1:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Lorient station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
Cardiff to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Lorient station.
Book your Cardiff to Lorient train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Lorient is 415.2 km. The road distance is 1,228 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 10h 11m.