There are 11 ways to get from Telford to Lourdes by train, bus, night train, car, car ferry, car train or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lourdes
Cheapest option
Train to Birmingham, fly to Toulouse, train
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham International
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Toulouse (TLS)
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Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
9 alternative options
Train, bus, night train
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
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Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
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Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Lourdes
Train, bus
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
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Take the bus from Birmingham Brunel Street to London Victoria Coach Station
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
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Take the bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Lourdes
Bus
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Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
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Take the bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Irun
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Take the bus from Irun to Tarbes
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Telford to Poole
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Take the car ferry from Poole to Cherbourg
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Drive from Cherbourg to Lourdes
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Telford to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lourdes
Train to Birmingham, fly to Pau
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham International
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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Pau (PUF)
Train, train to Bristol, fly to Toulouse
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Toulouse (TLS)
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Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
Train, train to London Heathrow, fly to Toulouse
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Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Toulouse (TLS)
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Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
Train to Manchester, fly to Pau
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Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Pau (PUF)
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into France from United Kingdom
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of entry into France from United Kingdom
- There are no current restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into France is currently allowed from United Kingdom.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lourdes is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lourdes is recommended.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800 130 000.
No, returning to United Kingdom from France is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 22 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Lourdes is to train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 8h 39m.
The quickest way to get from Telford to Lourdes is to train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 8h 39m.
The distance between Telford and Lourdes is 1080 km.
The best way to get from Telford to Lourdes without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £240 - £650.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Telford to Lourdes, including transfers.
The best way to get from Telford to Lourdes is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs £240 - £650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £210 - £330 and takes 29h 15m.
The quickest flight from Birmingham Airport to Toulouse Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Lourdes is 1h ahead of Telford. It is currently 10:40 AM in Telford and 11:40 AM in Lourdes.
Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair and two other airlines offer flights from Birmingham Airport to Toulouse Airport.
There are 180+ hotels available in Lourdes. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 1080.3 km
- Duration: 11h 54m
What companies run services between Telford, England and Lourdes, France?
You can take a train from Telford to Lourdes via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston Station, St Pancras International, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy Tgv in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Telford to Lourdes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Londres Victoria Coach Station, Irun, Tarbes, and Tarbes in around 29h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham to Toulouse via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €360
Flights from Birmingham to Pau via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €490
Flights from Birmingham to Pau via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from London Heathrow to Toulouse via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €410
Flights from Manchester to Pau via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
Flights from Manchester to Pau via Paris Charles de Gaulle, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham to Toulouse via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €750
Flights from Birmingham to Pau via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €550
Flights from Bristol to Toulouse via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
Flights from London Heathrow to Toulouse via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €430
Flights from Manchester to Pau via Amsterdam Schiphol, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
Flights from Manchester to Pau via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Bristol to Toulouse via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Bristol to Toulouse via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
Flights from Bristol to Toulouse via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €260
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €320
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Birmingham to Toulouse via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €470
Flights from London Heathrow to Toulouse via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €370
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €180
Flights from Birmingham to Toulouse via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €180
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Birmingham to Toulouse via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €480
Flights from London Heathrow to Toulouse via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €300
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Anytime Standard
- €12 - €18
- Anytime 1st Class
- €17 - €25
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €30
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Anytime Standard
- €15 - €22
- Anytime 1st Class
- €21 - €30
Train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Anytime Standard
- €20 - €28
- Anytime 1st Class
- €29 - €45
- Phone
- +44 121 634 2040
- comments@londonmidland.com
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- €10 - €15
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- €28 - €40
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- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €45
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €12 - €16
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €30 - €45
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €170
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €45 - €65
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €120 - €170
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €60
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- €15 - €21
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €40 - €60
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/fr-fr/trains
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Massy Tgv to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €140
- 1st Class
- €130 - €160
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Night train from Paris Austerlitz to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €150
- Rail 1st Class
- €130 - €170
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €40
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €140
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Standard
- €50 - €80
- 1st Class
- €95 - €140
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- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Birmingham Brunel Street to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Schedules at
- https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
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As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Lourdes
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55 - €85
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Londres Victoria Coach Station to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €180 - €270
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Irun to Tarbes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €70
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €26 - €35
- Car
- €45 - €70
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