What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Barcelona is to fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Pl. Catalunya - Andana Central via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy and Aeroport T1 - Arribades. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

How far is it from Central London to Barcelona?

The distance between Central London and Barcelona is 1174 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 30m and costs €370 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Central London to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Barcelona bus from?

Central London to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Barcelona train from?

Central London to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Central London to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Central London to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €650 and takes 11h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 26h 57m.

Where does the Central London to Barcelona bus arrive?

Central London to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 8:53 PM in Central London and 9:53 PM in Barcelona.

Where does the Central London to Barcelona train arrive?

Central London to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5002+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Central London to Barcelona - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
5h 15m
€55–193
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
5h 48m
€49–161
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 30m
€374–643
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 53m
€204–364
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 29m
€348–458
Fly London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LCY - BCN
5h 58m
€128–494
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
6h 10m
€60–170
Subway, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Green Park stationsubway
2. Take the subway from Green Park station to Tottenham Hale stationsubway
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
6h 31m
€68–264
Fly London Stansted Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane STN - GRO
2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
7h 15m
€83–403
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 18m
€303–521
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
26h 57m
€105–280
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
16h 23m
€234–391

Central London to Barcelona by subway and train

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11h 30mAverage Duration

€374Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,174.3 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, British Airways, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Northfields station to Barcelona-Sants via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 30m.

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