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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Reading is to fly and train which costs £55 - £190 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Reading is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Reading. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Reading RailAir via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Reading?

The distance between Bordeaux and Reading is 663 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Reading without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Bordeaux to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Reading bus from?

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

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Reading?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Reading is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £65 - £200 and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Reading bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bordeaux and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 8:11 PM in Bordeaux and 7:11 PM in Reading.

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

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1419+ hotels available in Reading.

Bordeaux to Reading - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Reading by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

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

Train
best
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 24m
£114–435
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BOD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
6h
£57–181
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
19h 35m
£69–196
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Caencar
2. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Readingcar
13h 28m
£107–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
21h 29m
£65–240
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
10h 58m
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BOD - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 23m
£108–303
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BOD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 51m
£85–218
Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BOD - LCY
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
7h 37m
£173–488
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane TLS - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
7h 54m
£94–405

Bordeaux to Reading by train and bus

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7h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 658.9 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Reading via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Paddington Station, and London Paddington in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Reading RailAir via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 19h 35m.

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