You can get from Birmingham to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
To get from Birmingham to Barcelona on Feb 02 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 787 miles (1270 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, ferry, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $6 - $150 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $6 (€5) • 17 h 6 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $111 (€96) • 2 h 30 min | |
Popular travel companies | Ryanair |
Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 787 miles (1270 km) from Birmingham to Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 30 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $6 (€5). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Ryanair among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Birmingham to Barcelona.
Travel between Birmingham, United Kingdom and Barcelona, Spain is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.
Conditions of entry into Spain:
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Spain has imposed the following measures:
This information was last checked on 1/9/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey between Birmingham and Barcelona.
The current restriction level for returning to Birmingham, United Kingdom from Spain is: Unrestricted.
Reentering United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain
All travelers returning to United Kingdom must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Birmingham from Barcelona here.
There are 4 ways that you can travel to Barcelona from Birmingham. You can take a bus, ferry, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Birmingham is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Barcelona:
Taking a train is about $145 (€126) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $150 (€131) for this journey.
A train is generally $105 (€91) less than a flight for the same route. Taking a flight costs on average $111 (€96) from Birmingham to Barcelona.
The fastest way from Birmingham to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 30 min.
There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 30 h 5 min.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 17 h 6 min of travel time.
Barcelona is approximately 787 miles (1270 km) away from Birmingham.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Birmingham to Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Barcelona:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Barcelona 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 route.
Before traveling from Birmingham to Barcelona, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Birmingham to Barcelona tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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