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 - €200 and takes 5h 39m.

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 17m and costs €45 - €230.

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 Barcelona via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 7m.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs €390 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 17m and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €390 - €650 and takes 11h 55m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 24h 7m.

Where does the Central London to Barcelona bus arrive?

Central London to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 3:26 PM in Central London and 4:26 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 5064+ hotels available in Barcelona.

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There are 11 ways to get from Central London to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, subway, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car ferry

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Fly from London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
5h 17m
€46–230
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
5h 39m
€45–193
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 55m
€398–629
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus
24h 7m
€97–265
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 37m
€392–522
Train to Luton Airport, fly
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 3m
€59–244
Subway, subway to London Stansted Airport, fly
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 27m
€59–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BHX - BCN
7h 6m
€71–252
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 49m
€307–497
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
26h 51m
€103–223
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
16h 29m
€296–477

Central London to Barcelona by subway and train

14Weekly Services

11h 55mAverage Duration

€398Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,174.3 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

Vueling Airlines, British Airways, and Air France fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 3 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 55m.

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