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

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

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  1. Train

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    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
    7h 27m
    £121–380

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

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    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
    6h 1m
    £57–161

  3. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    20h 15m
    £69–186

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Readingcar car
    13h 17m
    £152–243

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    22h 14m

  6. 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 Readingcar car
    10h 58m

  7. 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 48m
    £76–208

  8. 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 24m
    £113–295

  9. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BOD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    7h 39m
    £173–488

  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 8m
    £67–301

  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
    £94–453

Bordeaux to Reading by train and bus

Calendar117Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 20h 15m.

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