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 €90 - €190 and takes 22h 5m.

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 53m and costs €180 - €420.

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 22h 5m.

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 €300 - €600.

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 €300 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 22h 5m.

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 11:01 AM in Bristol and 12:01 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 1697+ hotels available in Lorient.

Bristol to Lorient - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Bristol to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, train, or ferry

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
€307–565
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
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
€95–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Stationbus
22h 5m
€101–205
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 31m
Bus #2
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 Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille to Lorientbus
22h 5m
€95–184
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
10h 25m
€167–442
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
9h 16m
€104–295
Fly Bristol Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BRS - BES
2. Take the bus from Brest to Lorientbus
9h 16m
€123–570
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
€144–361
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 8m
€162–468
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lorienttrain
8h 53m
€183–413
Fly Bristol Airport to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane BRS - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Rennestrain
4. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
10h 55m
€168–383

Bristol to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

67Weekly Services

9h 30mAverage Duration

€307Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,184.7 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 - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 5m.

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