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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 13 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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
    £33–130

  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
    £352–599

  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 8m
    £89–193

  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 51m
    £362–476

  5. Bus to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Girona Costa Brava Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GRO - BHX
    5h 49m
    £52–178

  6. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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 11m
    £57–159

  7. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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
    £74–299

  8. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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

  9. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport 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

  10. Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BCN - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    7h 14m
    £69–288

  11. 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 8m
    £279–488

  12. Bus via Paris

    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 - Jennens Roadbus bus
    27h 28m
    £126–190

  13. 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 42m
    £278–443

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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