How to get to Brest from Le Mans

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Compare coach and train for Le Mans to Brest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Le Mans to Brest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, while a train costs an average of £64.

Distance: 350 km

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Coach
Driving

£64

Average Price

£41

Average Price

Cheapest

£302

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Le Mans to Brest is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Brest:

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Brest costing on average £64.

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Brest is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Le Mans and Brest including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 38m faster (3h 28m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly £239 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£64 vs £302). 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.

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from Le Mans to Brest

How to get to Brest from Le Mans by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Le Mans to Brest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52198
    12:306h35
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    19:05Brest, Gare routière
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus52198
    12:306h35
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    19:05Brest, Gare routière
    £181One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5210 · 8609
    10:332h53
    Le Mans station
    13:26Brest station
    £601One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8067 · 8637
    18:133h16
    Le Mans station
    21:29Brest station
    £441One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8793 · 8641+TER857629
    18:264h29
    Le Mans station
    22:55Brest station
    £551One-way
    2 changes
  • TER857720+SNCF | TGV INOUI8629+TER857621
    16:214h18
    Le Mans station
    20:39Brest station
    £561One-way
    2 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50086
    11:056h55
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    18:00Brest, Gare routière
    £181One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:008h40
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    13:40Brest, Gare routière
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:5011h40
    Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet
    22:30Brest, Gare routière
    £401One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Brest by ferry

The most popular day trips by ferry from Brest are Île-Molène, Quimper, Morlaix, Landerneau and Saint-Pol-de-Léon. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Brest on Omio.

A view of Quimper

Day trip from Brest to Quimper by ferry

Why visit Quimper for the day?

Quimper is a historic Breton city known for its half-timbered centre, Saint-Corentin Cathedral and faience pottery. On the River Odet, it has a compact feel shaped by Breton culture, markets and nearby Atlantic coast scenery.

A view of Morlaix

Day trip from Brest to Morlaix by ferry

Why visit Morlaix for the day?

Morlaix is a historic Breton town known for its lofty viaduct, steep streets and distinctive maison à pondalez houses. Its compact centre mixes maritime character and trading history, with the Bay of Morlaix close by.

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FAQs: Le Mans to Brest

Travel to Brest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Le Mans to Brest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Le Mans and Brest including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Le Mans to Brest is a coach with an average price of £41.

This is compared to other travel options from Le Mans to Brest:

A coach is £23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Le Mans to Brest costing on average £64.

The fastest way to travel from Le Mans to Brest is by train with an average journey time of 3h 58m.

Other travel options to Brest take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 25m.

The Le Mans to Brest distance is approximately 350 km.
The average frequency per day from Le Mans to Brest is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Le Mans and Brest as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Le Mans to Brest:
  • Trains mostly depart from Le Mans station and arrive in Brest station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Le Mans, Boulevard Louis le Prince Ringuet and arrive in Brest, Gare routière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Le Mans to Brest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brest by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, BreizhGo, TER to go to Brest by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Le Mans to Brest with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Le Mans to Brest often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Le Mans to Brest, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Brest, allowing time to visit the Musée National de la Marine, the Oceanopolis aquarium, and enjoy the harbour views.

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