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

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There are 11 ways to get from Barcelona to Reading by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BCN - LHR
    2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    5h 42m
    £48–219

  2. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    6h 28m
    £45–173

  3. 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 Readingtrain train
    10h 56m
    £339–564

  4. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    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 Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    26h
    £102–211

  5. 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 Readingcar car
    15h 30m
    £316–407

  6. Fly 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 Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 19m
    £60–200

  7. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BCN - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    6h 32m
    £60–222

  8. 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 Readingtrain train
    6h 48m
    £63–201

  9. 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 International to Readingtrain train
    7h 3m
    £66–173

  10. Bus

    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 Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAirbus bus Ra1
    27h 42m
    £139–204

  11. 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 Readingcar car
    16h 24m
    £229–373

Barcelona to Reading by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 751.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 26h.

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