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

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There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Bristol by plane, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BCN - BRS
    5h 12m
    £33–136

  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 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    12h 29m
    £369–599

  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 Bus Stationbus bus 040 / ...
    26h 26m
    £87–206

  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 Bristolcar car
    16h 44m
    £335–437

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BCN - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 2m
    £68–180

  6. 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 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    7h 1m
    £92–298

  7. 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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    8h 1m
    £75–238

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Perpignan 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 Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    16h 13m
    £333–540

  9. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 200 / ...
    29h 28m
    £98–220

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Bristolcar car
    19h 25m
    £204–588

Barcelona to Bristol by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bristol Airport (BRS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 29m.

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