The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lorient to Nantes
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
149 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lorient to Nantes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lorient to Nantes will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lorient for Nantes every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 149 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lorient to Nantes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lorient to Nantes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 149 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lorient to Nantes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lorient to Nantes coaches for today, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 17:00 Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station) | 2h35 | 19:35 Nantes, Route de Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 14 December | |||||
![]() | 06:00 Lorient | 2h25 | 08:25 Nantes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:35 Lorient | 2h30 | 11:05 Nantes | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:45 Lorient | 2h10 | 13:55 Nantes | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lorient to Nantes
Buses from Lorient to Nantes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 149 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 149 km |
Average bus duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 05:15 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Lorient to NantesYou can travel by bus between Lorient to Nantes with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lorient to Nantes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lorient to Nantes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nantes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lorient, Rue Louis Yequel (SNCF Station), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nantes, Route de Paris, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lorient and Nantes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C1, 11, 12 Tram: 1
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