There are 9 ways to get from Ely to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
7h 23m€251–469Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC)plane STN - EGC
- Take the train from Bergerac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
7h 55m€70–280Train, bus
- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
13h 29m€216–374Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
11h 17m€294–380Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
6h 15m€102–253Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Bordeauxbus
21h 30m€100–182Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Bordeauxcar
12h 40m€181–312Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
6h 9m€97–259Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Ely to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BHX - BOD
6h 58m€141–268
Ely to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €100 - €190 and takes 21h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs €95 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Bordeaux via Parkside, London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Ely 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 7h 23m.
The distance between Ely and Bordeaux is 1106 km.
The best way to get from Ely to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €250 - €470.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Ely to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Ely to Bordeaux bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Bordeaux is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 21h 30m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Ely 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 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bordeaux via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 21h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- customerservices@greatnorthernrail.com
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Bordeaux bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 12:52 PM in Ely and 1:52 PM in Bordeaux.
Ely to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
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