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 €45 - €230 and takes 21h 4m.

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 47m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.

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 32m.

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 32m and costs €170 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m 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 FlixBus, 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 32m and costs €170 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €230 and takes 21h 4m.

Where does the Bristol to Lorient bus arrive?

Bristol to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 2:58 PM in Bristol and 3:58 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Lorient?

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Lorient.

Bristol to Lorient - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, ferry, or plane

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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to LorientTgv
9h 32m
€174–644
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
21h 4m
€45–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorient
12h 15m
€72–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorient
10h 26m
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaire
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routière507
5. Take the train from Rennes to LorientTgv
17h 15m
€82–276
Fly Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BRS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lorient
9h 53m
€145–396
Fly Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
9h 16m
€111–234
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)LGW - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Lorient
9h 4m
€136–425
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
10h 2m
€127–373
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Lorient
8h 47m
€149–382
Fly Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BRS - BES
2. Take the train from Brest to Lorient
9h 20m
€119–335

Bristol to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

68Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Lorient.

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Distance: 1,185 km
Duration: 9h 32m

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 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 4m.

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