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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lorient is to bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 23h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lorient is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €190 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Lorient via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lorient via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Lorient?

The distance between Chester and Lorient is 1279 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €190 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Chester to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lorient bus from?

Chester to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lorient train from?

Chester to Lorient train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Lorient?

The best way to get from Chester to Lorient is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs €190 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 23h 12m.

Where does the Chester to Lorient bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:13 PM in Chester and 6:13 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Chester to Lorient train arrive?

Chester to Lorient train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Chester to Lorient train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chester to Lorient bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 33+ hotels available in Lorient.

Chester to Lorient - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Chester to London Euston
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 53m
€195–835
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorient
23h 12m
€58–187
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
4. Take the bus from Le Havre - Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
5. Take the train from Rennes to LorientTer
23h 10m
€127–531
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorient
13h 38m
€136–356
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorient
11h 50m
Fly Liverpool to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LPL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
10h 19m
€110–384
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)MAN - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorient
11h 13m
€158–294
Fly Liverpool to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Jersey Airport (JER)LPL - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
3. Take the train from Granville to Rennes
4. Take the train from Rennes to Lorient
11h 42m
€108–467
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
10h 7m
€139–663

Chester to Lorient by train, foot, and subway

71Weekly Services

9h 53mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,278.7 km
Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lorient via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Lorient via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 23h 12m.

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