There are 8 ways to get from Scotland to Bordeaux by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane EDI - BOD
5h 14m€83–203Fly from Glasgow Airport
cheapest- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GLA - BOD
7h 10m€73–208Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- 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
10h 22m€362–672Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris to Bordeauxbus
26h 47m€125–220Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Glasgow to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bordeauxcar
19h 43m€248–517Fly from Aberdeen Airport
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ABZ - BOD
7h 11m€108–200Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane INV - BOD
7h 20m€109–252Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar
16h 44m€388–516
Scotland to Bordeaux by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Bordeaux is to fly which costs €80 - €210 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bordeaux via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
The distance between Scotland and Bordeaux is 1271 km.
The best way to get from Scotland to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs €360 - €700.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Scotland to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Scotland to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Bordeaux train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Bordeaux is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €360 - €700 and takes 10h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 26h 47m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Bordeaux, France?
easyJet, Air France, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bordeaux St Jean via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–190
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–340
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–200
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €110–240
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Bordeaux is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 6:47 PM in Scotland and 7:47 PM in Bordeaux.
Scotland to Bordeaux train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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