The average train between Penzance and Bordeaux takes 12h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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 4 hours between Penzance and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Bordeaux station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
Penzance to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Bordeaux train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Book your Penzance to Bordeaux train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Penzance and Bordeaux is 694.8 km. The road distance is 1,484 km.
You can take a train from Penzance 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 10h 54m.