The average train between Bristol and Bordeaux takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to Bordeaux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Bordeaux station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Bristol to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Bristol to Bordeaux train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Bordeaux is 750.5 km. The road distance is 1,186 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 21m.