Cardiff to Lorient Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Lorient takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Lorient. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 49m
Duration: 1,228 km
Distance: €420
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Lorienttrain Tgv

9h 46m

€343–574

Cardiff to Lorient train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Lorient. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lorient at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:20 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 41m • 4 changes
6:20 PM → 9:52 AM
Arrives next day
14h 32m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 1:54 PM
Arrives next day
15h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:57 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:56 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 7:57 PM
9h 8m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:57 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:56 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 7:57 PM
9h 8m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:57 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:56 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 7:57 PM
9h 8m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:57 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:56 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 7:57 PM
9h 8m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:53 PM
9h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:07 AM → 3:57 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 5:57 PM
9h 7m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 8:02 PM
9h 13m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 8:55 PM
9h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:14 AM → 3:00 PM
8h 46m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 5:56 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:57 PM
9h 38m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 10:02 PM
9h 42m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Lorient? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 9h 46m.

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