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There are 11 ways to get from Essex 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 57m
    €34–172

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from White Notley 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 55m
    €377–653

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from White Notley 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 - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 42m
    €216–401

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Essex to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    15h 20m
    €352–463

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

    1. Take the train from White Notley 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 35m
    €73–215

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

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    6h 45m
    €86–244

  7. 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 41m
    €51–312

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

    1. Take the train from White Notley 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 45m
    €80–209

  9. 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
    8h 12m
    €48–192

  10. Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Shenfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SEN - BCN
    6h 5m
    €65–127

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Essex 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 13m
    €237–395

Essex to Barcelona by train and subway

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,233.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Essex, 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 White Notley 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 55m.

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