There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
2h 56m€45–183Train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 48m€373–584Train, bus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 21m€184–324Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 46m€362–473Train via Lyon
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 33m€292–552Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus FlixBus N717
29h€127–204Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
16h 38m€257–440
Heathrow to Barcelona by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona is to fly which costs €45 - €190 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Barcelona via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 48m.
The distance between Heathrow and Barcelona is 1163 km.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €370 - €600.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Heathrow to Barcelona, including transfers.
Heathrow to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
Heathrow to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €600 and takes 11h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 29h.
What companies run services between Heathrow, 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 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 48m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Heathrow to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 6:41 PM in Heathrow and 7:41 PM in Barcelona.
Heathrow to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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