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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, while a flight costs an average of $503.
Distance: 707 miles (1139 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$503 Average price | $142 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 59m Average total duration 24h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Barcelona:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barcelona costing on average $142.
A bus is $385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barcelona costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 24h 59m.
You'll arrive about 10h 33m sooner (4h 56m by flight vs 15h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $503 compared to roughly $158 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom London to Barcelona
How to get from London to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 90143:25 PM2h15London Stansted Airport6:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$611One-way0 transfers
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- FR 90143:25 PM2h15London Stansted Airport6:40 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U257454:50 PM2h00London Southend Airport7:50 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
9008+97158:01 AM12h31London St Pancras International (STP)9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$4801One-way1 transfer- 9002+97156:31 AM14h01London St Pancras International (STP)9:32 PMBarcelona Sants$5301One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM27h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM27h00London, Victoria Coach Station12:00 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1301One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM33h45London, Victoria Coach Station6:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1311One-way1 transfer
- VY78257:40 PM2h15London Gatwick Airport10:55 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$731One-way0 transfers
- VY78273:00 PM2h15London Gatwick Airport6:15 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$731One-way0 transfers
- U280614:10 PM2h10London Gatwick Airport7:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$751One-way0 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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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 bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barcelona costing on average $142.
A bus is $385 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barcelona costing on average $503.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 43m.
Bus takes on average 24h 59m.
- Around 113 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Barcelona by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, GetJet Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Eurowings, KLM, ITA, Air Europa, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Iberia, Air France, Luxair, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Transavia France, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Amelia, Edelweiss Air, Sas Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines to go to Barcelona by flight.
- 43 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, British Airways, Malta Air, BA Cityflyer.
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