Lorient to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lorient and Cardiff takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train 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.

10h 36m
Duration: 763 mi
Distance: £351
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Lorient to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 15m

£284–487

Lorient to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lorient and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:01 PM → 8:14 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
1:53 PM → 10:37 PM
9h 44m • 4 changes
4:14 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
9h 42m • 4 changes
7:52 PM → 11:40 AM
Arrives next day
16h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 2:17 PM
9h 25m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 4:36 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 6:10 PM
9h 19m • 4 changes
12:00 PM → 8:10 PM
9h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:21 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 51m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 6:34 PM
9h 43m • 4 changes
12:00 PM → 8:34 PM
9h 34m • 4 changes
2:42 PM → 10:36 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 5:09 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 5:09 PM
10h 14m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:08 PM
9h 14m • 4 changes
7:01 AM → 3:08 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 4:06 PM
9h 11m • 4 changes
9:51 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lorient to Cardiff? 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.

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lorient to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 15m.

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