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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lorient is to bus which costs €80 - €150 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lorient is to fly and train which takes 8h 51m and costs €130 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lorient via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lorient via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Bristol to Lorient?

The distance between Bristol and Lorient is 1185 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Bristol to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lorient bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lorient train from?

Bristol to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Lorient?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lorient is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 20h 55m.

Where does the Bristol to Lorient bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bristol and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 2:42 PM in Bristol and 3:42 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Bristol to Lorient train arrive?

Bristol to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Lorient.

Bristol to Lorient - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bristol to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
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 30m
€262–537
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorientbus
20h 55m
€83–143
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorientcar
10h 53m
€95–297
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorientcar
10h 34m
Fly Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
8h 56m
€97–246
Fly Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
9h 5m
€160–422
Fly Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BRS - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
9h 40m
€144–278
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
9h 3m
€170–557
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
9h 44m
€143–370
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Lorienttrain
8h 51m
€138–377

Bristol to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

71Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

€262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,184.8 km
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lorient via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lorient via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 55m.

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