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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Lorient is to car ferry and drive which costs €80 - €270 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Lorient is to car ferry and drive which takes 9h 4m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Lorient via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Poole to Lorient?

The distance between Poole and Lorient is 424 km.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 9h 10m and costs €290 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Poole to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Lorient train from?

Poole to Lorient train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

What is the time difference between Poole and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 7:39 PM in Poole and 8:39 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Poole to Lorient train arrive?

Poole to Lorient train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1789+ hotels available in Lorient.

Poole to Lorient - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Lorient by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar, TGV), car train, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorientcar
9h 4m
€80–270
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
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
9h 10m
€290–576
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Poole to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorientcar
10h 25m
€284–355
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
9h 57m
€96–324
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain Tgv
11h 22m

Poole to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

212Weekly Services

9h 10mAverage Duration

€290Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Lorient.

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Distance: 424.1 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Lorient via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 9h 10m.

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