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

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAN - BCN
    5h 48m
    €38–140

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain train Re
    17h 11m
    €419–698

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus bus 540
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 24m
    €250–412

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bolton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    18h 38m
    €452–609

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LPL - BCN
    6h 34m
    €46–218

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane MAN - GRO
    2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona - Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    6h 37m
    €60–231

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    7h 53m
    €80–223

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LBA - BCN
    8h 24m
    €75–211

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    33h 27m
    €177–282

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bolton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar car
    19h 31m
    €355–563

Bolton to Barcelona by train and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration17h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,430.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Jet2.com, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bolton to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Perpignan, and Port-Bou in around 17h 11m.

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