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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    7h 56m
    €372–609

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    5h 47m
    €107–273

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Bordeauxbus bus
    22h 25m
    €119–195

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    23h 1m
    €138–215

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Bordeauxcar car
    13h 43m
    €163–403

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bordeauxcar car
    13h 6m
    €349–460

  7. Fly from Exeter

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane EXT - BOD
    7h 9m
    €125–285

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    7h 49m
    €128–305

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    7h 27m
    €157–383

Exeter to Bordeaux by train, subway, and foot

Calendar169Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bordeaux St Jean via London Paddington, Paddington, 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 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bordeaux via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 22h 25m.

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