There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Bourges by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain Ter
7h 34m€233–427Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourgesbus 727
17h 25m€66–103Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bourgescar
9h 8m€273–337Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain
7h 23m€106–300Train via London
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebonetrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain Ter
8h 16m€251–416Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Bourgescar
10h 13m€168–294Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain
9h 14m€129–324Fly Birmingham Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
- Take the train from Beauvais to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain
9h 21m€86–295Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain
9h 22m€164–395Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Bourgestrain
9h 18m€164–483
Birmingham to Bourges by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bourges is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bourges is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Bourges via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bourges via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Birmingham and Bourges is 868 km.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €230 - €430.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Birmingham to Bourges, including transfers.
Birmingham to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Birmingham to Bourges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Bourges is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €230 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 17h 25m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Bourges via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bourges via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Bourges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Bourges is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 2:52 PM in Birmingham and 3:52 PM in Bourges.
Birmingham to Bourges train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Birmingham to Bourges train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Birmingham to Bourges bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 410+ hotels available in Bourges.











