Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Stansted

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    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
    10h 36m
    £347–564

  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 46m
    £57–160

  3. Bus, train

    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
    £204–437

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Stanstedcar car
    14h 23m
    £298–380

  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 19m

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Stanstedcar car
    15h 17m
    £194–320

  7. 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 55m
    £63–219

  8. 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 16m
    £62–167

  9. 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 16m
    £66–229

  10. 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 47m
    £77–212

  11. 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
    £59–132

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barcelona to Stansted.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 981.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Stansted via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 10h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides