What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 22h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient is to car ferry and drive which takes 9h 19m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Lorient via London Victoria, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Lorient via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Lorient?

The distance between Bournemouth and Lorient is 435 km.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Lorient without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €290 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Lorient?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Bournemouth to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Lorient bus from?

Bournemouth to Lorient bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Lorient train from?

Bournemouth to Lorient train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Lorient?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Lorient bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Lorient bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 7:44 AM in Bournemouth and 8:44 AM in Lorient.

Where does the Bournemouth to Lorient train arrive?

Bournemouth to Lorient train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Lorient?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Lorient?

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Lorient.

Bournemouth to Lorient - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Lorient by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorientcar
9h 19m
€78–273
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lorienttrain Tgv
9h 48m
€290–565
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille to Lorientbus
22h 35m
€81–180
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorientcar
10h 14m

Bournemouth to Lorient by bus

7Weekly Buses

22h 35mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Lorient.

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Distance: 435 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Lorient, France?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Lorient via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lorient via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Lille in around 22h 35m.

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