There are 10 ways to get from Brighton to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or car ferry
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Fly London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 58m€49–195Train
- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
13h 43m€383–637Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus
30h 43m€154–295Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Brighton to Portsmouth International Portcar
- Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Drive from Le Havre to Tarragonacar
20h 28m€229–500Fly London Gatwick Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LGW - REU
6h 25m€51–147Train to London City Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LCY - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 50m€154–448Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 26m€94–295Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane STN - REU
8h 1m€101–282Train to Luton Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LTN - REU
7h 49m€112–352Bus via L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus
31h 8m€126–275
Brighton to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Tarragona is to fly and train which costs €45 - €200 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Tarragona is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €50 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Tarragona via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.
The distance between Brighton and Tarragona is 1245 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs €380 - €650.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Brighton to Tarragona, including transfers.
Brighton to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Tarragona train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Tarragona is to train which takes 13h 43m and costs €380 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 30h 43m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Brighton to Tarragona via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Tarragona - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 30h 43m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
Flights from London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–240
Flights from London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €45–90
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–210
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Tarragona is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 12:25 AM in Brighton and 1:25 AM in Tarragona.
Brighton to Tarragona train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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