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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Lorient is to bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 22h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Lorient is to train and fly which takes 9h 36m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central 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 46m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Lorient?

The distance between Cardiff and Lorient is 1228 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Cardiff to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lorient bus from?

Cardiff to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Lorient train from?

Cardiff to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Lorient?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Lorient is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €180 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €180 and takes 22h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Lorient bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:58 PM in Cardiff and 5:58 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Cardiff to Lorient train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1305+ hotels available in Lorient.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, 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 Cardiff Central 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 46m
€187–558
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD 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
22h 10m
€50–179
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorient
11h 33m
€107–315
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorient
11h 4m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF936
4. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échanges615
19h 20m
€127–524
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BRS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorient
10h 40m
€163–429
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
10h 10m
€127–283
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 36m
€148–454
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 22m
€132–398
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Lorient
9h 41m
€150–446

Cardiff to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

72Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,228.1 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Lorient, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 22h 10m.

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