- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$386
Average price
$474
Fastest journey
5 h 44 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
742 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to London will cost around $474 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $386.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to London without transferring at least once.
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9031Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 461 miles (742 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $503 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest | $303 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 53m Average total duration 17h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to London:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to London costing on average $140.
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to London costing on average $503.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 17h 23m.
The journey is about 6h 31m faster (4h 45m by train vs 11h 16m by car) and roughly $163 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($140 vs $303). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bordeaux to London trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8478+ 9019 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h44 | 11:30 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8478+ 9023 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h44 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8478+ 9047 | 6:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h44 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8402+ 9047 | 7:12 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 12h18 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8402+ 9027 | 7:12 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h18 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8402+ 9023 | 7:12 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h18 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9047 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h45 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9027 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h45 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8404+ 9023 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h45 | 12:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8502+ 9047 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h44 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8502+ 9027 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h44 | 1:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8502+ 9029 | 8:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h14 | 2:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8530+ 9031 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h44 | 2:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8530+ 9047 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h44 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8530+ 9055 | 9:46 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h44 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9047 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h14 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9039 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h14 | 4:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8486+ 9055 | 10:16 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 11h14 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12254+ 9047 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h43 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12254+ 9055 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 10h43 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12254+ 9037 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h13 | 4:00 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9055 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 9h18 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9043 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h23 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8534+ 9047 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h18 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8508+ 9055 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h44 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8508+ 9043 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h49 | 5:35 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8508+ 9047 | 12:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h44 | 6:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8536+ 9051 | 1:48 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h50 | 7:38 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8536+ 9055 | 1:48 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h42 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8580+ 9055 | 1:48 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h42 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8512+ 9055 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h44 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12260+ 9063 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 8h44 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12260+ 9055 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h44 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12260+ 9059 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h44 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9063 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h44 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9055 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h44 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8582+ 9059 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h44 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8540+ 9055 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h44 | 8:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8412+ 9063 | 4:16 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h14 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8412+ 9059 | 4:16 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h14 | 9:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12274+ 9063 | 4:40 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h50 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8472+ 9063 | 4:40 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h50 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
8542+ 9063 | 5:45 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h45 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
12266+ 9063 | 5:45 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 5h45 | 10:30 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bordeaux to London run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 but you can travel from only $16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 17:46. The fastest train covers the 461 miles (742 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 461 miles (742 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 |
Trains per day 35 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 5:46 PM |
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Most Bordeaux to London trains use the Bordeaux Saint-Jean to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Bordeaux and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bordeaux Saint-Jean is 2 km from Bordeaux city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordeaux Saint-Jean has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Baillardran, Starbucks, Café Ritazza, Le Grand Comptoir, Metsens, PAUL, Factory & Co, Brioche Dorée, Costa Coffee, McDonald's
Free Wi-Fi available everywhere in the station and its surroundings. ATMs are aTM machine is in Hall 3 forecourt.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 19:00. Information desks are open daily from 09:00 to 18:00, located in the Sales area of Hall 1 on Level 0.
Luggage storage is there are automatic luggage lockers located in Hall 2, Level 0 near the toilets.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordeaux Saint-Jean: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Regina, Best Western Plus Gare Saint Jean, Hotel La Zoologie.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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