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

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Cardiff is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs £130 - £420.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Cardiff Central via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Lorient to Cardiff?

The distance between Lorient and Cardiff is 768 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lorient to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £150 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Lorient to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Cardiff bus from?

Lorient to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lorient station.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Cardiff train from?

Lorient to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lorient station.

Train or bus from Lorient to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lorient to Cardiff is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs £150 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 19h 6m.

Where does the Lorient to Cardiff bus arrive?

Lorient to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Lorient and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Lorient. It is currently 3:23 AM in Lorient and 2:23 AM in Cardiff.

Where does the Lorient to Cardiff train arrive?

Lorient to Cardiff train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lorient to Cardiff by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 Lorient to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 12m
£150–478
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
19h 6m
£63–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lorient to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff
11h
£81–422
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lorient to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
11h 5m
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NTE - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 35m
£103–335
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NTE - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
9h 32m
£129–441
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennes
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)RNS - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cardiff Central
9h 4m
£135–417
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
9h 9m
£105–366
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NTE - STN
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
9h 26m
£120–465
Train, ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennes
2. Take the train from Rennes to Granville
3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helier
4. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Bristol Airport (BRS)JER - BRS
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
11h 39m
£125–442

Lorient to Cardiff by train, foot, and subway

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 763.1 mi
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Lorient, France and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lorient to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to University RE via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 19h 6m.

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