There are 5 ways to get from London Kings Cross Station to Pointe de la Torche by train, plane, ferry, subway or bus
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Cheapest option
Subway to London City, fly to Quimper • 4h 12m
68€ - 349€
3 alternative options
Train, travel • 12h 6m
Train, bus, ferry, travel • 18h 58m
Bus, ferry, travel • 24h 43m
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Pointe de la Torche is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Pointe de la Torche is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Pointe de la Torche is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
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The cheapest way to get from London Kings Cross Station to Pointe de la Torche is to subway and fly which costs £60 - £310 and takes 4h 12m.
The quickest way to get from London Kings Cross Station to Pointe de la Torche is to subway and fly which costs £60 - £310 and takes 4h 12m.
The distance between London Kings Cross Station and Pointe de la Torche is 511 km.
The best way to get from London Kings Cross Station to Pointe de la Torche without a car is to train and travel which takes 12h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from London Kings Cross Station to Pointe de la Torche, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Southend Airport to Brest Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Ryanair offers flights from Southend Airport to Brest Airport.
There are 158+ hotels available in Pointe de la Torche. Prices start at 75€ per night.

- Distance: 511.1 km
- Duration: 9h 7m
What companies run services between London Kings Cross Station, England and Pointe de la Torche, France?
There is no direct connection from London Kings Cross Station to Pointe de la Torche. However, you can take the subway to Liverpool Street station, take the walk to London Liverpool Street, take the train to Southend Airport, take the walk to Southend airport, fly to Brest, take the walk to Aéroport, take the line 20 bus to Porte Gouesnou, take the walk to Porte Gouesnou, take the tram to Château, take the walk to Brest, take the ferry to Le Fret, then take the travel to Pointe de la Torche. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Bank station, take the walk to Bank DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, take the walk to London City airport, fly to Quimper, then take the travel to Pointe de la Torche.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Southend to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 95€

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 340€

- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 19€ - 28€
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

Comprised of 11 lines and 270 stations, the London Underground (known to locals as the Tube) is the most popular way to navigate the English capital, including to/from Heathrow Airport via the Piccadilly Line. Purchase an Oyster card (an electronic smartcard that you use to touch on and off at Tube stations) at any station for the cheapest fares. Most stations have WiFi, but not all trains and stations are air-conditioned. On weekends, a 24-hour service runs on selected lines.
Rome2rio's guide to London Underground (Tube)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Bank station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 3€
- Website
- London Underground (Tube)

Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Eurostar to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 350€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 310€ - 350€
- Standard
- 120€ - 150€
- Standard Premier
- 170€ - 220€
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 85€ - 340€
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- 300€ - 340€
- Standard
- 85€ - 110€
- Standard Premier
- 130€ - 170€

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 75€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 60€ - 70€
- 1st Class
- 60€ - 75€
Train from Angers St Laud to Savenay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 40€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 40€
- 1st Class
- 30€ - 36€

The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV to Angers-St-Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 95€ - 170€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Angers St Laud to Savenay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 40€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 16€ - 24€
- Rail 1st Class
- 25€ - 40€
Train from Savenay to Rosporden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 50€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 24€ - 35€
- Rail 1st Class
- 30€ - 50€

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lille to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 50€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 19€
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Brest - Train station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 23€
- Website
- Blablabus

- Phone
- +33 (0)7 78 37 03 23
- Website
- lebrestoa.com
Ferry from Brest to Le Fret
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 9€
- Website
- Compagnie Maritime de la Rade

- Phone
- +33 2 98 80 80 80
- contact@pennarbed.fr
- Website
- pennarbed.fr
Ferry from Embarcadère de Brest to Embarcadère Ile de Sein
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Compagnie Maritime Penn Ar Bed - Département du Finistère
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