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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £103 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £103, while a flight costs an average of £430.
Distance: 968 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£430 Average Price | £103 Average Price Cheapest | £156 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 13m Average total duration 22h 43m 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 coach is £328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bordeaux costing on average £430.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 13m.
You'll arrive about 11h 16m sooner (3h 39m by flight vs 14h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £430 compared to roughly £156 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bordeaux from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Bordeaux is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bordeaux are Arcachon, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bayonne and Lacanau. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bordeaux on Omio.
Arcachon is a classic seaside town on the Bassin d’Arcachon, known for oyster farming, beaches and 19th-century villas. It is also a common base for visiting the Dune du Pilat, with a relaxed, family-oriented feel.
Saint-Emilion is a medieval wine town best known for its prestigious vineyards and limestone streetscapes. Steep lanes, historic churches and nearby châteaux give it an elegant, lived-in character.
Libourne is a riverside town in south-west France known for wine and its setting near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Its arcaded centre, market and quays give it a practical, local character shaped by vineyards.
Bayonne is a historic city in the French Basque Country with a lively old town and a strong regional identity. It is known for Sainte-Marie Cathedral, traditional chocolate-making and the culinary fame of jambon de Bayonne.
A variety of options are available to passengers wishing to travel from Manchester to Bordeaux by air, rail or bus. Manchester is famous for its vibrant nightlife, however, there is a myriad of things to see and do in the city, such as the highly popular Museum of Science and Industry. Bordeaux, on the other hand, is famed for its excellent wines and enthusiasts will find the St-Emilion or Medoc wine tour fascinating.
Train: The journey from Manchester by train begins at Piccadilly Station and involves one change at London, St. Pancreas. The route from Manchester to London is served by Virgin Trains and the journey duration is approximately two hours and thirty minutes. There are multiple services throughout the day with the first departure at 7:30 a.m. The route from St. Pancreas to Gare de Bordeaux-Saint-Jean Station is served by Eurostar, with trains departing throughout the day, usually once per hour. The total duration of the journey is approximately 12 hours.
Bus: The journey by bus involves one stop and change at London Victoria Coach Station. The journey begins at Manchester Bus and Coach Station, where multiple daily services are offered and the route is served by National Express. Flixbus, National Express and Ouibus serve the route from London Victoria to Gare Saint-Jean Station, with coaches departing approximately every two hours. The total duration of the journey is 22 hours.
Flight: KLM, AirFrance and easyJet offer multiple flights daily from Manchester to Bordeaux. The departure airport is Manchester International and the arrival airport is Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport. The duration of the journey is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes and involves one stop.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Bordeaux:
A coach is £328 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bordeaux costing on average £430.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Coach takes on average 23h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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