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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł474 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł474, while a train costs an average of zł2269.
Distance: 601 miles (968 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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zł606 Average price | zł474 Average price Cheapest | zł2269 Average price | zł819 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 24h 45m Average total duration 24h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bordeaux:
A bus is zł132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bordeaux costing on average zł606.
A bus is zł1796 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bordeaux costing on average zł2269.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 24h 45m.
You'll arrive about 11h 40m sooner (3h 15m by flight vs 14h 55m by car) and save roughly zł213 compared to fuel and tolls (zł606 vs zł819). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Bordeaux
How to get from Manchester to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM24h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludatezł4251One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM24h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludatezł4251One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM24h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East7:05 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludatezł5251One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM24h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:40 PMPessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre)zł4251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM25h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East3:05 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludatezł4251One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM25h15Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:10 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludatezł4501One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bordeaux:
A bus is zł132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bordeaux costing on average zł606.
A bus is zł1796 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Bordeaux costing on average zł2269.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 24h 45m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling, Iberia Express to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Bordeaux by train.
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