There are 6 ways to get from Heathrow to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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€45–166Train
- 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 44m€354–615Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
26h 25m€93–233Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 45m€361–461Bus via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
27h 32m€101–226Drive, 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€249–404
Heathrow to Barcelona by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona is to fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €45 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Heathrow station to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Central Bus Station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
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 44m and costs €350 - €650.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Heathrow to Barcelona, including transfers.
Heathrow to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €650 and takes 11h 44m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 26h 25m.
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 train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Barcelona-Sants via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 44m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- 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
- €130–230
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- 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
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Heathrow to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Heathrow. It is currently 12:17 PM in Heathrow and 1:17 PM in Barcelona.
Heathrow to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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