What is the cheapest way to get from London to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from London to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €45 - €160 and takes 5h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from London to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between London and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Barcelona via Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 29m.

Is there a direct train between London and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from London to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from London to Barcelona?

The distance between London and Barcelona is 1186 km.

How do I travel from London to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from London to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs €340 - €600.

How long does it take to get from London to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from London to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Barcelona bus from?

London to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Barcelona train from?

London to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from London to Barcelona?

The best way to get from London to Barcelona is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €600 and takes 10h 31m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 22h 29m.

Where does the London to Barcelona bus arrive?

London to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between London and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 5:59 PM in London and 6:59 PM in Barcelona.

Where does the London to Barcelona train arrive?

London to Barcelona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Barcelona?

Book your London to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Barcelona?

Book your London to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5177+ hotels available in Barcelona.

London to Barcelona - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
5h 10m
€54–192
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
5h 29m
€47–160
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
10h 31m
€341–569
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus
22h 29m
€91–221
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 9m
€346–454
Fly London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LCY - BCN
5h 20m
€114–339
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
5h 33m
€48–154
Fly London Stansted Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
5h 47m
€57–182
Fly London Stansted Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane STN - GRO
2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
6h 31m
€72–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
25h 2m
€103–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
16h 2m
€230–382

London to Barcelona by train

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,186.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between London, 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 London St Pancras Intl to Barcelona-Sants via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 31m.

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