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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux is to bus via Dover which costs €75 - €170 and takes 25h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 10h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bordeaux?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bordeaux is 1271 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs €180 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bordeaux bus from?

Edinburgh to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bordeaux train from?

Edinburgh to Bordeaux train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Bordeaux?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €550 and takes 10h 17m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €75 - €170 and takes 25h 19m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bordeaux bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:08 AM in Edinburgh and 12:08 PM in Bordeaux.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bordeaux train arrive?

Edinburgh to Bordeaux train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bordeaux train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Bordeaux bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

Edinburgh to Bordeaux - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EDI - BOD
5h 14m
€78–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
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
27h 49m
€65–235
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
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
10h 17m
€181–526
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station 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
25h 19m
€79–161
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
16h 50m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GLA - BOD
6h 6m
€97–193
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCL - BOD
8h 25m
€90–265
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bordeauxcar
18h 17m
€270–401

Edinburgh to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

€181Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bordeaux.

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Distance: 1,271.4 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bordeaux, France?

easyJet, Air France, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bordeaux St Jean via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 17m.

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