There are 6 ways to get from Lewes to Bordeaux by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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 Lewes to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
6h 58m€284–467Fly from London Gatwick Airport
cheapest- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
4h 49m€60–163Train, bus
- Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
13h 23m€239–382Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
10h 34m€275–353Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Lewes to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Bordeauxcar
11h 58m€181–310Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lewes to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
6h 26m€93–211
Lewes to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Bordeaux is to fly which costs €60 - €170 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €170.
No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Lewes and Bordeaux is 1077 km.
The best way to get from Lewes to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €280 - €470.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Lewes to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Lewes to Bordeaux train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
The best way to get from Lewes to Bordeaux is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs €280 - €470. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 4h 49m.
Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 9:51 PM in Lewes and 10:51 PM in Bordeaux.
Lewes to Bordeaux train services, operated by Southern, arrive at East Croydon station.
What companies run services between Lewes, England and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Lewes to Bordeaux St Jean via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, British Airways, easyJet, and Air France fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) 5 times a day.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–130
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- 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
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