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Travel Information from London to Barcelona

distanceDistance706 miles (1138 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$73 - $461
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $73 (€63) • 2 h 9 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $73 (€63) • 2 h 9 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 706 miles (1138 km) from London to Barcelona. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Barcelona.

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from London to Barcelona

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
07:00AM25h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:05AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$891One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
07:00AM25h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:05AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$891One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Vueling
08:50PM2h09
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
11:59PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$6741One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
11:30AM23h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:40AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1031One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
11:30AM23h45
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$1031One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
07:00AM28h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:15PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$891One-way
1 transfer
Vueling
09:40AM2h10
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1921One-way
0 transfers
Vueling
09:10AM2h15
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:25PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1921One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
12:50PM2h10
London Luton Airport (LTN)
04:00PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1821One-way
0 transfers

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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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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€48

24:25 h

1 Day Ahead

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€25

2:00 h

1 Week Ahead



What is the best way to travel from London to Barcelona?

Cheapest way to travel from London to Barcelona


cheap

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


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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


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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.


How to get from London to Barcelona

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from London to Barcelona, 100,00% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from London to Barcelona, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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You can travel by travel to Barcelona from London with FlixBus, British Airways and Ryanair. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

        FAQs: Travel from London to Barcelona

        FAQs: 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 London to Barcelona.
        FAQs

        You can get between London and Barcelona 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from London to Barcelona is a flight with an average price of $73 (€63).

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

        A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from London to Barcelona costing on average $80 (€69).

        A flight is $388 (€337) less than a train with an average ticket price of $461 (€400) from London to Barcelona.

        The quickest way to travel to Barcelona from London is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 9 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Bus takes 23 h 15 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 10 h 32 min of travel time.

        You should expect to travel around 706 miles (1138 km) between London and Barcelona.

        The average frequency per day from London to Barcelona is:

        • Around 2 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Barcelona:

        • Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
        • Most travelers catch their flight from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Barcelona:

        • You can go to Barcelona from London by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $80 (€69) with BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Barcelona on Omio.
        • You can travel to Barcelona from London by flight with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Europa, KLM, Finnair, Iberia, Air France, SWISS, Luxair, Brussels Airlines, airmax, German Airways, Smartwings, Norwegian Air, Air Baltic, TUIfly, LAER, Austrian Airlines, Transavia Airlines or getjet_airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $73 (€63) with Vueling Airlines from London to Barcelona.
        • You can travel by train from London to Barcelona with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe-SNCF or Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar London to Barcelona tickets for $461 (€400) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct routes from London to Barcelona with the following travel companies:

        • You can book a direct bus with.
        • You can take a direct flight with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways or getjet_airlines.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        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 trip.

        Your trip from London to Barcelona doesn't have to end in Barcelona. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza. If you’d like to add Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville or Zaragoza to your London to Barcelona tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Barcelona today!
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