Driving from London to Bordeaux
Bordeaux lies 742 km (461 mi) south of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 905 km (563 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Bordeaux | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 265,328 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 33000–33998 CEDEX |
Clocks in Bordeaux are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 11 h 19 min journey lands 12 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bordeaux
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from London to Bordeaux
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Staying in Bordeaux
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Common questions
How far is Bordeaux from London?
742 km (461 mi) in a straight line, south of London; by road roughly 905 km (563 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Bordeaux by car?
About 11 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Bordeaux?
Bordeaux is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Bordeaux?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.