There are 12 ways to get from London to Tarragona by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 36m€60–239Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 55m€51–199Train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
11h 59m€353–576Bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
26h 25m€138–246Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from London to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tarragonacar
15h 39m€365–474Fly London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LCY - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 44m€120–376Fly London Stansted Airport to Reus Airport
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane STN - REU
6h 39m€67–190Train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 59m€55–190Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LGW - REU
6h 22m€53–151Train to Luton Airport, fly to Reus Airport
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Reus Airport (REU)plane LTN - REU
6h 26m€80–292Bus via L'Hospitalet de Llobregat
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Tarragonabus
26h 50m€107–226Drive, car ferry
- Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Tarragonacar
16h 32m€254–407
London to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Tarragona is to train and fly which costs €50 - €200 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from London to Tarragona is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €50 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
The distance between London and Tarragona is 1268 km.
The best way to get from London to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs €350 - €600.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from London to Tarragona, including transfers.
London to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Tarragona train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Tarragona is to train which takes 11h 59m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 26h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between London, England and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Tarragona via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 11h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Tarragona - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 26h 25m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–240
Flights from London City Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Friday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €95–240
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- 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
- €35–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- 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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London to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Tarragona is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 5:06 AM in London and 6:06 AM in Tarragona.
London to Tarragona train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.
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