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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bordeaux is to bus via Dover which costs €90 - €180 and takes 20h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Bordeaux?

The distance between Cheltenham and Bordeaux is 1190 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Cheltenham to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bordeaux bus from?

Cheltenham to Bordeaux bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Bordeaux train from?

Cheltenham to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bordeaux is to train which takes 8h 19m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €90 - €180 and takes 20h 38m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Bordeaux bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 10:23 AM in Cheltenham and 11:23 AM in Bordeaux.

Where does the Cheltenham to Bordeaux train arrive?

Cheltenham to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Cheltenham to Bordeaux - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Cheltenham to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, 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 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
8h 19m
€263–540
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
5h 23m
€81–266
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
20h 38m
€92–177
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bordeauxcar
14h 19m
€147–379
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BHX - BOD
5h 18m
€94–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Bordebus
23h 25m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
12h 29m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
7h 35m
€119–302
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
7h 10m
€135–379
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LHR - BOD
8h 23m
€180–455
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
7h 13m
€129–329

Cheltenham to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

94Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,190.3 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Bordeaux St Jean via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 38m.

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