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

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BRS - BCN
    5h 12m
    €40–130

  2. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    13h 21m
    €433–759

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 15m
    €121–316

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    16h 50m
    €380–503

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    6h 32m
    €93–189

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

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane BRS - GRO
    2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    6h 1m
    €50–159

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    6h 55m
    €120–323

  8. Fly Bristol Airport to Reus Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Reus Airport (REU)plane plane BRS - REU
    2. Take the train from Reus to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain train
    7h 28m
    €62–179

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LTN - BCN
    7h 34m
    €119–285

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain 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 Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    14h 25m
    €397–697

  11. Bus via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    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 to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus bus
    29h 12m
    €114–239

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Barcelonacar car
    19h 48m
    €224–678

Bristol to Barcelona by train and subway

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration13h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

Ryanair and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Barcelona-Sants via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 21m.

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