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How to get fromBarcelona to Birminghamby plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Barcelona to Birmingham by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Birmingham Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BCN - BHX
    5h 8m
    £33–120

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    11h 58m
    £352–597

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    27h 3m
    £88–192

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Birminghamcar car
    16h 50m
    £335–437

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BCN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 6m
    £59–159

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BCN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 55m
    £68–196

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BCN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 59m
    £79–289

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BCN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 56m
    £68–250

  9. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane BCN - EMA
    2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 31m
    £56–143

  10. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    13h 11m
    £279–489

  11. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    29h 11m
    £129–203

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Birminghamcar car
    17h 41m
    £245–403

Barcelona to Birmingham by train and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 809.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Birmingham, England?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Birmingham New Street via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 58m.

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