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

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There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly from Southampton Airport

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    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane SOU - BCN
    4h 51m
    €73–278

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    6h 37m
    €54–225

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 34m
    €407–655

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus bus
    27h 5m
    €100–205

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry Gb Pme-Es Sdr
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
    45h 42m
    €308–343

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BRS - BCN
    7h 7m
    €82–217

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LGW - BCN
    7h 26m
    €71–204

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 11m
    €85–236

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Barcelonacar car
    18h 54m
    €230–685

  10. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    16h 12m
    €379–496

Southampton to Barcelona by train, subway, and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,127.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

easyJet, KLM, and Transavia Holland fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central 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 34m.

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