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How to get fromBordeaux to Dorsetby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Dorset by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    9h 27m
    £284–495

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to South Stationbus bus 035
    22h 40m
    £90–146

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Nantestrain train
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    4. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    17h 31m
    £229–478

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    12h 7m
    £113–458

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Dorsetcar car
    12h 15m
    £265–338

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    8h 9m
    £106–242

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BOD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 27m
    £147–300

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BOD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train train
    8h 56m
    £118–333

  9. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BOD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 51m
    £90–233

Bordeaux to Dorset by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Dorset via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and South Station in around 22h 40m.

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