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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Reading by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, 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 Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 19m
    £220–423

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    5h 49m
    £64–166

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    13h 19m
    £143–275

  4. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saint-Malobus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoketrain train
    20h 30m
    £109–213

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Readingcar car
    13h 18m
    £123–478

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar car
    11h
    £250–312

  7. 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
    5h 53m
    £65–226

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BOD - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 23m
    £114–322

  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 Readingtrain train
    6h 7m
    £98–219

Bordeaux to Reading by train, foot, and subway

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Reading via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 19m.

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