How to get from Barcelona to London by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 706 miles (1138 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $235 - $540 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $235 (€210) • 27 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $540 (€482) • 2 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or British Airways |
Travel 706 miles (1138 km) by bus or flight to London from Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $235 (€210). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or British Airways among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Barcelona to London.
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.
Megabus currently offer two buses per day between Barcelona Nord and London Victoria Coach Station, with a morning departure at 6:30 a.m. and an evening bus leaving at 4:30 p.m. Both journeys take 26 hours 30 minutes with a 2 hour stopover in Paris along the way.
Catching the train is a realistic route from Barcelona to London, with a manageable journey time of just over 10 hours. Travelers will need to catch a TGV to Paris. The first TGV leaves at 6:20 a.m., and the last at 6:35 p.m. When they reach Paris, they will need to switch to a Eurostar for the second leg into London St Pancras. In between, a short transfer between Bercy station and Gare du Nord will be required, which takes about 20 minutes.
Flights from Barcelona to London are the fastest and most popular way to get from Barcelona to London. Airlines operating the route include British Airways, Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia and EasyJet with flights landing at Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick and Stansted airports. The flight time lasts for just over 2 hours, and flights leave as early as 6:20 a.m., concluding at 9:50 p.m.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $72 (€64). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket to London from Barcelona includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.
There are 2 options to travel from Barcelona to London including taking a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to London from Barcelona is by taking a bus, which costs on average $235 (€210).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Barcelona to London:
Taking a bus costs $305 (€272) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $540 (€482).
The quickest way to travel from Barcelona to London is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to London by bus takes 27 h on average.
The Barcelona to London distance is around 706 miles (1138 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to London is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to London from Barcelona as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to London:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to London with the following travel companies:
Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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