The average train between Lorient and Cardiff takes 10h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. 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.
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 7:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
Lorient to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Lorient to Cardiff train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lorient and Cardiff is 415.2 km. The road distance is 1,228 km.
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 16m.