How to travel from Glasgow to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $846.

Distance: 1041 miles (1676 km)

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$228

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$186

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5.0 - 10.1kg

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from Glasgow to Barcelona

How to get from Glasgow to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
07:15PM39h20
Glasgow
10:35AMBarcelona
$1561One-way
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FlixBus
07:15PM39h20
Glasgow
10:35AMBarcelona
$1561One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:15PM37h45
Glasgow
11:00AMBarcelona
$2671One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:45AM43h30
Glasgow
03:15AMBarcelona
$3031One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Barcelona.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $78 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Barcelona:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Barcelona costing on average $84 (€67).

A bus is $768 (€611) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Barcelona costing on average $846 (€673).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 56m.

Bus takes on average 34h 40m.

The distance from Glasgow to Barcelona is approximately 1041 miles (1676 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Barcelona is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, easyJet, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, KM Malta Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Barcelona:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.

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