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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bordeaux to Swansea 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 Swanseatrain train
    8h 54m
    £303–517

  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 Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 507 / ...
    21h 55m
    £86–158

  3. 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 Swanseacar car
    14h 53m
    £145–507

  4. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BOD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Bridgend to Swanseatrain train
    9h 35m
    £93–225

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp1
    4. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    25h 19m
    £105–148

  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 Swanseacar car
    13h 27m
    £286–364

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BOD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    8h 22m
    £123–273

  8. 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 Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain train
    8h 54m
    £123–281

  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 Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    7h 2m
    £90–209

  10. 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 Swanseatrain train
    8h 40m
    £134–313

  11. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BOD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Wilmslow to Swanseatrain train
    10h 8m
    £117–254

Bordeaux to Swansea by train, foot, and subway

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration8h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Swansea 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 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 21h 55m.

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