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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $520.
Distance: 707 miles (1139 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$520 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 58m Average total duration 24h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to London
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to London:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to London costing on average $123.
A train is $410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to London costing on average $520.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 24h 58m.
You'll arrive about 10h 46m sooner (5h 0m by flight vs 15h 46m by car). Tickets start at around $520 compared to roughly $252 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to London
How to get from Barcelona to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U257449:00 PM 2h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 PM London Southend Airport $98 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U257449:00 PM 2h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:20 PM London Southend Airport $98 1 One-way 0 transfers
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VY76267:00 PM 2h15 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:15 PM London Gatwick Airport $179 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 PM 24h40 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 8:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM 25h15 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 8:45 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM 30h55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 7:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $119 1 One-way 2 transfers
U2806010:20 PM 2h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 11:45 PM London Gatwick Airport $109 1 One-way 0 transfers
W953784:10 PM 2h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 5:35 PM London Luton Airport $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
U280587:45 PM 2h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 9:10 PM London Gatwick Airport $150 1 One-way 0 transfers
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Travel from Barcelona to London: Journey Details
Getting from Barcelona to London is simple, and anyone making the journey will have plenty of choice. The fastest and most convenient way to get to London is flying - and there are hourly departures from El Prat airport every day of the week. Trains and buses present a possible alternative for non-fliers, and offer the possibility of a stopover in Paris.
Return trips from London to Barcelona are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to London:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to London costing on average $123.
A train is $410 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to London costing on average $520.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 39m.
Bus takes on average 24h 58m.
- Around 117 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to London by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Qatar Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines, easyJet, Air Europa, Ryanair, Luxair, Iberia, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, BA Cityflyer, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Edelweiss Air, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Amelia to go to London by flight.
- 44 direct flights per day with Vueling, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Malta Air.
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