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

The cheapest way to get from Carmarthen to Lorient is to bus which costs €60 - €180 and takes 24h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carmarthen to Lorient is to train and fly which takes 12h 23m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Carmarthen and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Carmarthen to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Rose and Crown and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.

How far is it from Carmarthen to Lorient?

The distance between Carmarthen and Lorient is 699 km.

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

The best way to get from Carmarthen to Lorient without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 19h 46m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Carmarthen to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carmarthen to Lorient bus from?

Carmarthen to Lorient bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rose and Crown station.

Where does the Carmarthen to Lorient bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Carmarthen and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Carmarthen. It is currently 10:58 PM in Carmarthen and 11:58 PM in Lorient.

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1279+ hotels available in Lorient.

Carmarthen to Lorient - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Carmarthen to Lorient by car, car ferry, train, bus, car 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorient
12h 33m
€124–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals508
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus Station
24h 17m
€61–179
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fratton
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Port
4. Take the train from St Malo to RennesTer
5. Take the train from Rennes to LorientTer
19h 46m
€165–336
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Carmarthen to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorient
12h 1m
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
12h 23m
€132–286
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgend
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)CWL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
12h 41m
€149–277
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
5. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
12h 41m
€139–387
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swansea
2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddington
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
12h 30m
€147–456

Carmarthen to Lorient by bus

6Weekly Buses

24h 17mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.6 km
Duration: 12h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 24h 17m.

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