There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Thurso by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
- Take the train from King's Cross to Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
19h 40m£216–713Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BOD - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Take the train from Perth to Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 43m£113–274Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
- Take the train from London Euston to Inverness
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street ChurchX99
30h 53m£168–530Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthun
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Drive from Folkestone to Thurso
22h 8mFly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BOD - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
12h 56m£135–241Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Paris
- Take the bus from Paris to London Victoria700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from George Street to Union StreetE9
- Take the bus from Union Street to Bank of ScotlandE6
33h 54mDrive, car ferry
- Drive from Bordeaux to Calais
- Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Drive from Port of Dover to Thurso
23h 26m£309–458Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BOD - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 51m£174–306Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOD - EDI
- Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
- Take the train from Perth to Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
14h 18mTrain to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)TLS - INV
- Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
15h 32m£130–279
Bordeaux to Thurso by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Thurso is to train and fly which costs £130 - £280 and takes 15h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Thurso is to fly and train which takes 12h 56m and costs £130 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Bank of Scotland via Paris, London Victoria, George Street and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Thurso via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Thurso is 1350 miles.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Thurso without a car is to train which takes 19h 40m and costs £210 - £750.
It takes approximately 19h 40m to get from Bordeaux to Thurso, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Thurso train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Thurso is to train which takes 19h 40m and costs £210 - £750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 54m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Thurso, Scotland?
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Thurso via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross, and Inverness in around 19h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Bank of Scotland via Paris, London Victoria, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Union Street in around 33h 54m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £75–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Glasgow Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £75–190
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £85–180
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–400
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–340
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–410
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–400
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–340
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85–410
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–220
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £75–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- £75–120
- Rail 1st Class
- £120–170
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–290
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–250
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Inverness to Thurso
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–130
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- £35–55
- 1st Class
- £70–130
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from London Euston to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £80–130
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Sir George's Street Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Paris to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from George Street to Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Union Street to Bank of Scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Airport to Leonard Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £65–170
- On Foot
- £30–40
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Thurso bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Thurso is 1h behind Bordeaux. It is currently 7:03 AM in Bordeaux and 6:03 AM in Thurso.
Bordeaux to Thurso train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
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