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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Lorient is to bus and fly and train which costs €95 - €290 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Lorient is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 26m and costs €95 - €290.

How far is it from Galway to Lorient?

The distance between Galway and Lorient is 1182 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Galway to Lorient, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Galway and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Galway. It is currently 9:11 PM in Galway and 10:11 PM in Lorient.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1572+ hotels available in Lorient.

Galway to Lorient - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Lorient by bus, plane, train, car, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane DUB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
9h 26m
€99–289
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Cork Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Lorientcar
20h 52m
€126–256
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SNN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
11h 10m
€100–304
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NOC - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
12h 36m
€100–314
Bus, bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Henry Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Kerry Airportbus
3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane KIR - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
13h 24m
€123–412
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane SNN - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
10h 30m
€146–386

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

28Weekly Planes

2h 47mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Lorient.

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Distance: 1,182.5 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Lorient, France?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Lorient. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), walk to Aéroclub, take the bus to Gare Sud, walk to Nantes, then take the train to Lorient. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Lorient via Cork Port and Port de Roscoff in around 20h 52m.

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