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Compare bus and flight for Bordeaux to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $102. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $102, and a train costs an average of $451.
Distance: 420 miles (677 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$480 Average price | $127 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Southampton:
A flight is $353 (€282) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Southampton costing on average $480 (€383).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 56m.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (9h 56m by train vs 10h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $480 (€383) compared to roughly $172 (€137) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Bordeaux to Southampton by bus or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bordeaux to Southampton
Trains from Bordeaux to Southampton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $451 (€360) but you can travel from only $102 (€81) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 13:16. The fastest train covers the 420 miles (677 km) distance in 6h 58m.
Distance 420 miles (677 km) |
Average train duration 9h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $451 (€360) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 58m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 1:16 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Bordeaux to Southampton trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Bordeaux and Southampton from $102 (€81). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
FAQs: Trains from Bordeaux to Southampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bordeaux to Southampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bordeaux to Southampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)
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