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There are 14 ways to get from United Kingdom to Barcelona by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    5h 10m
    €35–108

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    11h 19m
    €353–596

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    21h 6m
    €187–364

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    15h 9m
    €345–453

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BRS - BCN
    5h 12m
    €45–129

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    5h 29m
    €57–216

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane MAN - BCN
    5h 23m
    €46–133

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LGW - BCN
    5h 37m
    €48–172

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LTN - BCN
    5h 56m
    €56–162

  10. Fly Manchester Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane MAN - GRO
    2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    6h 7m
    €56–193

  11. Fly London Stansted Airport to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane plane STN - GRO
    2. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus
    6h 57m
    €74–342

  12. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train
    11h 57m
    €287–486

  13. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus bus
    26h 21m
    €100–223

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar car
    16h 2m
    €231–377

United Kingdom to Barcelona by bus and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,302.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Barcelona, Spain?

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charing Cross to Barcelona-Sants via St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 11h 19m.

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