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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Bordeaux is to train and fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Bordeaux?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Reading 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 7h 3m.

How far is it from Reading to Bordeaux?

The distance between Reading and Bordeaux is 1055 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €150 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Reading to Bordeaux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Bordeaux train from?

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

What is the time difference between Reading and Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:06 PM in Reading and 5:06 PM in Bordeaux.

Where does the Reading to Bordeaux train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bordeaux?

There are 2234+ hotels available in Bordeaux.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Reading to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, ferry, bus, car, 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 Reading 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
7h 3m
€151–480
Train, car ferry, ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Dinard Cale Corsaireferry
4. Take the bus from Office du Tourisme to Gare Routièrebus 507
5. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
22h 31m
€64–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Bordeauxcar
13h 33m
€122–432
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
5h 43m
€67–203
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
10h 56m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LHR - BOD
7h 7m
€150–390
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
5h 51m
€97–299
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading 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
5h 55m
€110–257

Reading to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

€151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054.6 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

You can take a train from Reading 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 7h 3m.

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