The average train between Colchester and Bordeaux takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Colchester to Bordeaux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Bordeaux station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
Colchester to Bordeaux train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Bordeaux train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Colchester to Bordeaux train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Bordeaux is 791.4 km. The road distance is 1,079 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Bordeaux St Jean via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 7h 7m.