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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bordeaux is to bus via Dover which costs €65 - €140 and takes 22h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bordeaux via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Chester to Bordeaux?

The distance between Chester and Bordeaux is 1280 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €170 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Chester to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bordeaux bus from?

Chester to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bordeaux train from?

Chester to Bordeaux train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Chester to Bordeaux is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs €170 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 22h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €220 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Bordeaux bus arrive?

Chester to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 9:26 PM in Chester and 10:26 PM in Bordeaux.

Where does the Chester to Bordeaux train arrive?

Chester to Bordeaux train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

Book your Chester to Bordeaux bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 2271+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

Chester to Bordeaux - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Chester 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 Chester to London Eustontrain
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 22m
€170–679
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
24h 49m
€63–214
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
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 to Bordeauxbus
22h 9m
€68–136
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bordeauxcar
16h 35m
€177–423
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
5h 52m
€67–184
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
13h 35m
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LPL - BOD
7h 35m
€98–215
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
7h
€111–452

Chester to Bordeaux by train, foot, and subway

82Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,280.2 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bordeaux St Jean via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bordeaux via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 22h 9m.

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