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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Lorient is to bus via Paris which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Lorient is to train and fly which takes 7h 57m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Lorient station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Lorient via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Dover to Lorient?

The distance between Dover and Lorient is 1115 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €160 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Dover to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lorient bus from?

Dover to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Lorient train from?

Dover to Lorient train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Lorient?

The best way to get from Dover to Lorient is to train which takes 8h 48m and costs €160 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the Dover to Lorient bus arrive?

Dover to Lorient bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 8:34 PM in Dover and 9:34 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Dover to Lorient train arrive?

Dover to Lorient train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1297+ hotels available in Lorient.

Dover to Lorient - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dover to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car train, car, plane, or car 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to LorientTgv
8h 48m
€163–543
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lorient - Échange Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€47–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Paris1710 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to LorientTgv
9h 39m
€76–175
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorient
7h 38m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
7h 57m
€123–363
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to LorientN702
15h 10m
€53–147
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Lorient
8h 32m
€131–192
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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
8h 56m
€114–311
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorient
8h 56m
€95–310

Dover to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

68Weekly Services

8h 48mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Lorient.

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Distance: 1,115 km
Duration: 8h 48m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Lorient via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Lorient - Échange Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 50m.

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