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

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

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  1. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BCN - LGW
    2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 1m
    £65–222

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 33m
    £63–207

  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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    11h 58m
    £363–574

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus 032 / ...
    26h 14m
    £90–184

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Ba-Gi-St / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry ferry Es Sdr-Gb Pme
    43h 37m
    £255–280

  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 Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 7m
    £76–314

  7. 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 West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 23m
    £75–280

  8. 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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
    7h 37m
    £78–243

  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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    8h 9m
    £96–214

  10. 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 Southampton Centraltrain train
    10h 25m
    £125–260

  11. 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 Southamptoncar car
    18h 32m
    £219–612

  12. 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 Southamptoncar car
    16h 3m
    £346–455

Barcelona to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Southampton Central via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 11h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Coach Station via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 14m.

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