The average train between Reading and Bordeaux takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bordeaux station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Reading to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Reading to Bordeaux train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Bordeaux is 736.2 km. The road distance is 1,055 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Bordeaux St Jean 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 6h 59m.