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 €70 - €130 and takes 20h 33m.

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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.

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 43m and costs €130 - €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.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Lorient?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Lorient is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 20h 33m.

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 8:39 PM in Bournemouth and 9:39 PM in Lorient.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Lorient bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1321+ 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
Bus
cheapest
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 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorientbus
20h 33m
€73–127
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 43m
€137–555
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 16m

Bournemouth to Lorient by train, subway, bus, and foot

66Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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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, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Lorient via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 33m.

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