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How to get fromPaddington to Bordeauxby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    5h 41m
    €236–433

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    5h 19m
    €59–194

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N743
    13h 25m
    €147–262

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Paddington to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar car
    10h 39m
    €277–356

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    5h 13m
    €73–198

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    17h 52m
    €86–167

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Paddington to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Bordeauxcar car
    12h 2m
    €152–278

  8. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LHR - BOD
    6h 21m
    €134–369

  9. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LCY - BOD
    6h 59m
    €202–469

Paddington to Bordeaux by subway, train, and foot

Calendar226Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 997.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a subway from Paddington to Bordeaux St Jean via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 52m.

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