There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry
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Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BHX - BCN
6h 1m€69–172Train
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- 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 58m€385–610Bus, train
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
- 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
23h 14m€186–306Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
16h 27m€373–488Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
6h 12m€86–270Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
7h 12m€70–218Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
6h 50m€86–213Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
7h 9m€85–263Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRS - BCN
7h 11m€78–207Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane STN - GRO
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
7h 53m€103–405Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Stationbus
- 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
28h 35m€102–222Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
17h 20m€269–446
Oxford to Barcelona by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs €65 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Queens Lane and arriving at Pl. Catalunya - Andana Central via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy and Aeroport T1 - Arribades. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Oxford 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 58m.
The distance between Oxford and Barcelona is 1390 km.
The best way to get from Oxford to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €380 - €650.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Oxford to Barcelona, including transfers.
Oxford to Barcelona bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, depart from Queens Lane station.
Oxford to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Barcelona is to train which takes 11h 58m and costs €380 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 28h 35m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Oxford 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 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to Pl. Catalunya - Andana Central via Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, and Aeroport T1 - Arribades in around 28h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Oxford to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
Bus from Queens Lane to Green Line Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach Oxfordshire
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Barcelona bus services, operated by Stagecoach Oxfordshire, arrive at Green Line Coach Station.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Oxford. It is currently 4:10 AM in Oxford and 5:10 AM in Barcelona.
Oxford to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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