There are 10 ways to get from Southampton to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Southampton Airport
best- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SOU - BCN
4h 51m€74–251Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 35m€379–649Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
- 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
28h 25m€109–285Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Southampton to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Barcelonacar
18h 54m€215–674Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BRS - BCN
7h 9m€84–214Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
6h 55m€87–268Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
6h 43m€78–240Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
7h 12m€88–258Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to Barcelonabus
32h 20m€144–254Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
16h 11m€375–482
Southampton to Barcelona by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €75 - €240 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Southampton and Barcelona is 1127 km.
The best way to get from Southampton to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 35m and costs €370 - €650.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Southampton to Barcelona, including transfers.
Southampton to Barcelona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Barcelona train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €650 and takes 12h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €290 and takes 28h 25m.
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 35m.
- 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 Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
Ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Barcelona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Barcelona is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 5:04 PM in Southampton and 6:04 PM in Barcelona.
Southampton to Barcelona train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
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