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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    11h 34m
    £259–457

  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 London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 44m
    £54–157

  3. Bus, train via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    21h 49m
    £183–422

  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 Stanstedcar car
    14h 25m
    £297–379

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train, line 223 bus

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BCN - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus bus
    7h 18m

  6. Bus, train

    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 train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    29h 18m
    £97–226

  7. 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 Stanstedcar car
    15h 19m
    £194–320

  8. 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 Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    7h 54m
    £63–204

  9. 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 London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    8h 14m
    £55–165

  10. 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 Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    8h 19m
    £60–210

  11. 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 London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain train
    8h 50m
    £77–219

  12. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane BCN - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    8h 13m
    £78–291

Barcelona to Stansted by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 34m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Stansted via Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 11h 34m.

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