There are 13 ways to get from Cambridge to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car 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 London Stansted Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 48m€52–201Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 25m€41–151Train
- Take the train from Cambridge 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 22m€399–626Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
22h 10m€280–460Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tarragonacar
16h 10m€380–494Fly London Stansted Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane STN - REU
6h 30m€45–155Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from Cambridge 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 11m€106–274Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LTN - REU
7h 17m€69–255Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LGW - REU
7h 44m€94–271Fly London Stansted Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, train
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane STN - GRO
- Take the train from Girona to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
8h 8m€66–358Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
13h 48m€322–599Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
- 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
29h 30m€121–212Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Tarragonacar
17h 2m€275–460
Cambridge to Tarragona by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Tarragona is to bus and fly and train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Tarragona is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €40 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Cambridge 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 22m.
The distance between Cambridge and Tarragona is 1322 km.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs €390 - €650.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cambridge to Tarragona, including transfers.
Cambridge to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Tarragona train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Cambridge station.
The best way to get from Cambridge to Tarragona is to train which takes 13h 22m and costs €390 - €650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 29h 30m.
What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Cambridge to Tarragona via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, Ryanair and Jet2.com fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reus Airport (REU) once daily.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–150
Flights from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Reus Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27–110
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Reus Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €27–110
Flights from Luton Airport to Reus Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Reus Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Girona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Cambridge to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Tarragona is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 4:44 PM in Cambridge and 5:44 PM in Tarragona.
Cambridge to Tarragona train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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