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There are 13 ways to get from England to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    5h 10m
    €39–141

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAN - BCN
    5h 27m
    €35–121

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    11h 44m
    €383–617

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    26h 3m
    €87–213

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    15h 12m
    €360–468

  6. Fly Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BRS - BCN
    5h 25m
    €39–158

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    5h 31m
    €56–256

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

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LGW - BCN
    5h 26m
    €44–180

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LTN - BCN
    5h 42m
    €47–165

  10. 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 54m
    €70–198

  11. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    12h 29m
    €301–481

  12. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus N7132
    26h 13m
    €137–218

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London 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 5m
    €253–433

England to Barcelona by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,302.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between England and Barcelona, Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charing Cross to Barcelona-Sants via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 44m.

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