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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 3h 10m. 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 €356.
Distance: 707 miles (1139 km)
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€138 Average price Cheapest | €157 Average price | €356 Average price |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 3m Average total duration 23h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 9h 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.
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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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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Barcelona.
There are 3 travel options from London to Barcelona. You can take a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from London is by taking a flight, which costs on average $32 (€29).
This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Barcelona:
A flight is $25 (€22) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $57 (€51) from London to Barcelona.
Taking a flight costs $409 (€369) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $441 (€398).
The quickest way to travel between London and Barcelona is by flight, which takes on average 2 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 23 h 10 min of travel time.
Train takes on average 10 h 58 min.
The distance from London to Barcelona is approximately 706 miles (1138 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Barcelona is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 98 flights per day.
- 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Barcelona from London 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 from London to Barcelona:
- Flights mostly depart from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from London to Barcelona:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can take you to Barcelona by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from London to Barcelona for $57 (€51).
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Iberia, KLM, Air France, Finnair, Austrian Airlines or Air Baltic for flights to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Vueling Airlines London to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
- Travel with Eurostar for trains to Barcelona. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Eurostar London to Barcelona tickets on Omio for $441 (€398).
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, GetJet Airlines or Iberia with 38 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Barcelona as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Barcelona.
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