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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $440.
Distance: 707 miles (1139 km)
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$134 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $440 Average price |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration 14h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Barcelona
The journey from London to the Spanish coastal city of Barcelona can be made by plane or bus. Air travel is usually the quickest method of travel, with direct flights from various London airports taking around 2 hours to reach their destination. Travel by bus will take at least 24 hours from London Victoria Coach Station to Barcelona.
Trains from London to Barcelona | Buses from London to Barcelona | Flights from London to Barcelona
London to Barcelona Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from London to Barcelona?
Cheapest way to travel from London to Barcelona
Taking a flight with a budget airline is cheapest way to travel from London to Barcelona. Flights traveling from London to Barcelona depart from one of London's 5 airports and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat airport after 2 hours of flight time. Traveling from London to Barcelona takes at least 5 hours when travel time to and from London and Barcelona's airports is taken into consideration. Approximately 40 direct flights travel from London to Barcelona every day, with the first departing London at 3:50 a.m.
Fastest way to travel from London to Barcelona
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from London to Barcelona. Flights traveling from London to Barcelona depart from London's Heathrow, Stansted, Luton, Gatwick, or City airport and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat airport after 2 hours of flight time. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from London to Barcelona when traveling to and from London and Barcelona's airports is factored into the total travel time. Airlines that travel directly from London to Barcelona include British Airways, EasyJet, Iberia, Vueling, and RyanAir.
Most popular way to travel from London to Barcelona
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from London to Barcelona. Taking a flight is at least 19 hours faster than traveling from London to Barcelona by bus while also being €23 cheaper on average. Traveling from London to Barcelona by bus takes at least 24½ hours to arrive in Barcelona. Flights depart multiple times every hour from London's 5 airports and arrive at Barcelona-El Prat airport after approximately 2 hours of flight time.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Barcelona:
A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Barcelona costing on average $45 (€35).
A flight is $409 (€326) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barcelona costing on average $440 (€350).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 0m.
Train takes on average 10h 58m.
- Around 128 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with Ryanair, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, TGV INOUI, easyJet, British Airways, KM Malta Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Eurowings , Finnair, KLM, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, SWISS, Luxair, Lufthansa City Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, LAER, Transavia France, Austrian Airlines, DAT, Smartwings, TAP Portugal to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Barcelona by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Ryanair.
- 41 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, KM Malta Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Iberia, DAT.
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