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How to get fromBordeaux to Colchesterby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Colchester by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h 51m
    £106–364

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    20h 45m
    £52–192

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar car
    10h 54m

  4. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 51m
    £62–204

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    21h 11m
    £55–138

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar car
    12h 17m
    £159–241

  7. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BOD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    6h
    £61–188

  8. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BOD - SEN
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain train
    8h 2m
    £71–257

Bordeaux to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Colchester via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Coach Stop via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 21h 11m.

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