The average train between Lorient and Cherbourg takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient to Cherbourg. 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 twice daily between Lorient and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 12:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Rennes and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Lorient to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Lorient to Cherbourg train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lorient and Cherbourg is 245.6 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 6h 26m.