There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car train, train, 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.
Fly Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRS - BCN
5h 12m€45–139Train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
14h 27m€381–670Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
28h 5m€117–304Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
16h 52m€380–503Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BHX - BCN
6h 34m€96–210Fly Bristol Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane BRS - GRO
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
6h 1m€50–179Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
6h 57m€115–327Fly Bristol Airport to Reus Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Reus Airport (REU)plane BRS - REU
- Take the train from Reus to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain
7h 31m€62–179Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
7h 35m€112–284Bus via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- 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
29h 17m€120–282Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Bristol to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Barcelonacar
19h 50m€224–678
Bristol to Barcelona by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Barcelona is to fly which costs €45 - €140 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €45 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Perpignan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.
The distance between Bristol and Barcelona is 1209 km.
The best way to get from Bristol to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 14h 27m and costs €380 - €700.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bristol to Barcelona, including transfers.
Bristol to Barcelona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €700 and takes 14h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 28h 5m.
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, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, and Perpignan in around 14h 27m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Barcelona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 6:04 PM in Bristol and 7:04 PM in Barcelona.
Bristol to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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