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 €75 - €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 €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Lorient?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Lorient via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

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 10h 5m and costs .

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 bus from?

Poole to Lorient bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Train or bus from Poole to Lorient?

The best way to get from Poole to Lorient is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 55m.

Where does the Poole to Lorient bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Poole and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 8:03 AM in Poole and 9:03 AM in Lorient.

Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1580+ hotels available in Lorient.

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

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

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
€78–265
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
10h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
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
21h 55m
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 28m
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 Ter / ...
11h 26m

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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, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Lorient via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 21h 55m.

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