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

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There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Reading by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car ferry, plane, train, ferry, or car train

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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 17m
    £229–414

  2. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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 56m
    £58–161

  3. Bus

    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 Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    18h 22m
    £92–142

  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
    3. Drive from Poole to Readingcar car
    13h 18m
    £129–481

  5. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    21h 27m
    £99–135

  6. 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 Readingcar car
    11h
    £253–315

  7. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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
    £70–204

  8. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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 25m
    £113–327

  9. Fly Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport 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 13m
    £93–209

  10. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane TLS - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h 53m
    £111–367

Bordeaux to Reading by train, foot, and subway

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Reading RailAir via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 18h 22m.

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