How to travel from London to Tarragona

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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Tarragona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €151 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €151, while a flight costs an average of €319.

Distance: 720 miles (1160 km)

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Compare ways to travel from London to Tarragona

Compare the available ways to get from London to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Tarragona is a bus with an average price of €151.

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

A bus is €169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Tarragona costing on average €319.

The fastest way to travel from London to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Tarragona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from London to Tarragona among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 30m sooner (3h 46m by flight vs 16h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €319 compared to roughly €131 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.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Tarragona

Travel to Tarragona 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 Tarragona.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Tarragona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Tarragona is a bus with an average price of €151.

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

A bus is €169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Tarragona costing on average €319.

The fastest way to travel from London to Tarragona is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:

Bus takes on average 27h 40m.

The distance from London to Tarragona is approximately 720 miles (1160 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Tarragona is:
  • Around 94 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Tarragona as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Tarragona:
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Tarragona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Tarragona by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Air Europa, Swiss, Eurowings, Luxair, Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Royal Air Maroc, BA Cityflyer, Iberia, Helvetic Airways, Transavia France, ITA, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, GetJet Airlines to go to Tarragona by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Tarragona:
  • 43 direct flights per day with Vueling, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2.com, BA Cityflyer.
Omio customers who travel from London to Tarragona often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Zaragoza, Barcelona El Prat Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tarragona and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tarragona to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Tarragona, visitors can explore the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona to learn about the city's Roman history, shop for local produce at the vibrant Mercat Central de Tarragona, and enjoy a stroll along Rambla Nova. The El Serrallo district offers a charming maritime atmosphere with seafood restaurants. Tarragona also boasts sandy beaches ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Key sights include the Tarragona Amphitheatre, Tarragona Cathedral, Roman Circus, Balcó del Mediterrani, and the Pont del Diable Roman aqueduct.
To fully enjoy Tarragona's rich history, Roman ruins, beaches, and gastronomy, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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