The average train between Fort William and Bordeaux takes 22h 33m and the fastest train takes 19h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 twice daily between Fort William and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 22h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Bordeaux station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 33m.
Fort William to Bordeaux train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Bordeaux train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Fort William to Bordeaux train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 5 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Bordeaux is 1,368.6 km. The road distance is 1,820 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Bordeaux St Jean via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 15h 1m.