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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Lorient is to bus and car ferry which costs €45 - €430 and takes 18h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Lorient is to fly and train which takes 9h 38m and costs €110 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Lorient via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids 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 10h 4m.

How far is it from Exeter to Lorient?

The distance between Exeter and Lorient is 1273 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Exeter to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lorient bus from?

Exeter to Lorient bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Lorient train from?

Exeter to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Lorient?

The best way to get from Exeter to Lorient is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 22h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Lorient bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 10:06 PM in Exeter and 11:06 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Exeter to Lorient train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1467+ hotels available in Lorient.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids 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
10h 4m
€295–598
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 936
4. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare d'échangesbus 615
18h 39m
€50–425
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorientcar
10h 45m
€99–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lorientbus
22h 45m
€88–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorientcar
11h 28m
Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EXT - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
9h 38m
€115–401
Fly Exeter to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane EXT - 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 42m
€148–474
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BRS - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 37m
€190–425
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
10h 37m
€167–442
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 49m
€189–604

Exeter to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

71Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

€295Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,273 km
Duration: 10h 4m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Lorient via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 45m.

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