What is the cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bordeaux and Edinburgh is 795 miles.

How do I travel from Bordeaux to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs £160 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Edinburgh bus from?

Bordeaux to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Edinburgh train from?

Bordeaux to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £160 - £600 and takes 10h 20m, you could also bus via Calais, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 23h 35m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 8:02 AM in Bordeaux and 7:02 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Bordeaux to Edinburgh train arrive?

Bordeaux to Edinburgh train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

Book your Bordeaux to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bordeaux to Edinburgh?

Book your Bordeaux to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2470+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Bordeaux to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Edinburgh by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOD - EDI
5h 24m
£71–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopbus
27h 59m
£56–242
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 20m
£163–580
Bus via Calais
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 814 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
23h 35m
£69–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
16h 45m
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BOD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 7m
£88–226
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BOD - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 52m
£86–245
Train to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Bergeractrain
2. Fly from Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EGC - EDI
7h 24m
£119–281
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Edinburghcar
18h 3m
£239–357

Bordeaux to Edinburgh by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 790 mi
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 20m.

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