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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bordeaux to Reading by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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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 Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 59m
    £238–423

  2. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 56m
    £58–151

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Aéroport Orly 4bus bus
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    12h 5m
    £227–343

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Readingcar car
    13h 18m
    £128–480

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    18h 18m
    £96–145

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar car
    11h
    £251–314

  7. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BOD - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 25m
    £123–327

  8. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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 Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 46m
    £69–248

  9. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BOD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain train
    6h 29m
    £101–211

  10. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BOD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain train
    6h 16m
    £93–209

  11. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane TLS - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 54m
    £111–357

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Reading RailAir via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 18h 18m.

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