There are 12 ways to get from Penzance to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, car ferry, or car train
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Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane NQY - BCN
9h 56m€98–279Train
- Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Perpignantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
21h 49m€534–964Train, bus
- Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
- 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
26h 5m€345–627Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Penzance to Plymouthcar
- Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
- Drive from Santander to Barcelonacar
29h 17m€222–892Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRS - BCN
9h 58m€150–345Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
- Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane NQY - GRO
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
14h 9m€118–388Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
- Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane BRS - GRO
- Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
10h 47m€155–384Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Reus Airport, train
- Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Reus Airport (REU)plane NQY - REU
- Take the train from Reus to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain
13h 58m€115–408Train, bus via Paris
- Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
24h 12m€406–700Bus
- Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
34h 20m€129–303Bus via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 406 / ...
- 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
35h 22m€168–386Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
19h 40m€434–567
Penzance to Barcelona by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €95 - €280 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Penzance to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 9h 56m and costs €95 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Perpignan and Port-Bou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
The distance between Penzance and Barcelona is 1247 km.
The best way to get from Penzance to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 21h 49m and costs €500 - €1000.
It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Penzance to Barcelona, including transfers.
Penzance to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.
Penzance to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
The best way to get from Penzance to Barcelona is to train which takes 21h 49m and costs €500 - €1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 34h 20m.
What companies run services between Penzance, England and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Penzance to Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Perpignan, and Port-Bou in around 21h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 34h 20m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–280
Flights from Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to Truro
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Penzance to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–290
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- €110–200
- 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 Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €100–700
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €100–230
- Car Single Ticket
- €290–700
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More Questions & Answers
Penzance to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 2:35 PM in Penzance and 3:35 PM in Barcelona.
Penzance to Barcelona train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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