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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Bordeaux takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

6h 46m
Duration
1,055 km
Distance
€348
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
6h 25m
€273–498

Reading to Bordeaux train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Bordeaux. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Bordeaux at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui12h • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 59m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui5h 59m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 4m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 39m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 6m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 25m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 50m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 2m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 3m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui6h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 48m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 47m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Bordeaux? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,054.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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 6h 25m.

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