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Compare train and bus for London to Lorient
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Lorient among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €74, while a bus costs an average of €96.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €96 Average price | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 14m Average total duration 16h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from London to Lorient, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lorient:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Lorient costing on average €96.
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
The journey is about 3h 45m faster (5h 34m by train vs 9h 19m by car) and roughly €6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€74 vs €80). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Lorient
How to get from London to Lorient by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Lorient is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 AM 18h25 London 3:55 AM Lorient €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 18h25 London 3:55 AM Lorient €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 18h25 London 3:55 AM Lorient €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:00 PM 18h30 London 1:30 PM Lorient €152 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lorient:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Lorient costing on average €96.
Other travel options to Lorient take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Lorient as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station).
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in St Malo Ferry Port.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Lorient station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Lorient by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lorient by bus.
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