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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lorient is to train and fly which costs €90 - €270 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lorient is to train and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs €110 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lorient?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lorient. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lorient via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Reading to Lorient?

The distance between Reading and Lorient is 1053 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Lorient without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €220 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Reading to Lorient, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lorient train from?

Reading to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Lorient?

Lorient is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 12:58 PM in Reading and 1:58 PM in Lorient.

Where does the Reading to Lorient train arrive?

Reading to Lorient train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lorient?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Lorient.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Lorient by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

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 Reading to London Paddingtontrain
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
8h 33m
€228–497
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
8h 8m
€91–261
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Lorientcar
10h 41m
€99–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Lorientbus
16h 29m
€100–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lorientcar
9h 20m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LGW - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
8h 24m
€130–368
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lorienttrain
7h 38m
€112–453
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brest Bretagne Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane LHR - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Lorienttrain
10h 10m
€207–656
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Lorienttrain
8h 37m
€110–337
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Lorienttrain
9h 16m
€189–597

Reading to Lorient by train, subway, and foot

71Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

€228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,052.8 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lorient via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 33m.

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