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How to get fromChelmsford to Barcelonaby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Chelmsford to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Stansted Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane STN - BCN
    5h 40m
    €32–167

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain 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
    11h 37m
    €390–610

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Barcelonabus bus
    22h 22m
    €214–358

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    15h 7m
    €361–471

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LCY - BCN
    5h 42m
    €148–480

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LGW - BCN
    6h 16m
    €62–188

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

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    6h 28m
    €76–266

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

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train 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
    6h 30m
    €69–196

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane STN - GRO
    2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    6h 34m
    €54–180

  10. Fly London Southend Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SEN - BCN
    5h 51m
    €72–299

  11. Fly London Stansted Airport to Reus Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane plane STN - REU
    2. Take the train from Reus to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain train
    7h 57m
    €41–158

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus A8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus bus
    26h 52m
    €95–196

  13. Train, bus via Paris

    1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus bus
    27h 22m
    €111–236

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar car
    16h
    €265–436

Chelmsford to Barcelona by train and subway

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration11h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,230.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chelmsford to Barcelona-Sants via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 37m.

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