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Travel Information to Barcelona from London

distanceDistance706 miles (1138 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$32 - $441
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $32 (€29) • 2 h
fastestFastest modeFlight • $32 (€29) • 2 h
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Eurostar

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 706 miles (1138 km) to Barcelona from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are BlaBlaCar Bus, Vueling Airlines or Eurostar 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.

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flight

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

Vueling AirlinesVY6021
10:55AM2h10
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
02:05PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Vueling AirlinesVY6021
10:55AM2h10
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
02:05PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Vueling AirlinesVY6021
10:55AM2h10
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
02:05PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM24h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
11:35AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM24h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:00PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$1681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:30PM28h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
06:05PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
$1911One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY7831
09:10AM2h15
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:25PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1251One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY6008
06:50AM2h15
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
10:05AMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1171One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU27195
09:10AM2h10
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
12:20PMBarcelona El Prat Airport (BCN)
$1301One-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

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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


fast

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


popular

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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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.

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