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How to get fromPortsmouth to Barcelonaby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, bus, car, ferry, or car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), car ferry, bus, car, ferry, or car train

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LGW - BCN
    6h 37m
    €63–228

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    6h 36m
    €56–247

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    12h 51m
    €425–690

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 13m
    €172–247

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Le Havre to Barcelonacar car
    19h 5m
    €243–512

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LTN - BCN
    7h 17m
    €87–321

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BRS - BCN
    7h 52m
    €89–259

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane STN - BCN
    7h 40m
    €89–287

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    8h 46m
    €118–270

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus bus
    26h 57m
    €107–226

  11. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 47m
    €228–337

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    16h 21m
    €405–540

Portsmouth to Barcelona by train, subway, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,219.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Barcelona-Sants via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Barcelona via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 26h 57m.

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