There are 12 ways to get from Barcelona to Helston by plane, train, taxi, bus, car, car ferry or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Barcelona to Newquay • 11h 43m
Cheapest option
Bus • 32h 9m
10 alternative options
Fly Barcelona to Bristol, train • 11h 10m
Taxi to Girona, fly to Bristol, train • 11h 38m
Fly Barcelona to London Heathrow, train • 12h 10m
Fly Barcelona to London Gatwick, train • 12h 51m
Fly Barcelona to Birmingham, train • 14h 8m
Fly Barcelona to London Luton, train • 13h 4m
Train, bus via Paris • 26h 57m
Drive, car ferry • 28h 21m
Train, bus • 39h 17m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 18h 43m
Barcelona to Helston by train, walk and bus
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Barcelona to Helston is to bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 32h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Helston is to fly and train which costs €130 - €600 and takes 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Helston. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at Helston via Paris and London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 9m.
The distance between Barcelona and Helston is 704 miles.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Helston without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 26h 57m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Barcelona to Helston, including transfers.
Barcelona to Helston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Barcelona station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Helston is to fly which takes 11h 43m and costs €75 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 32h 9m.
There is no direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Newquay Airport. The quickest flight takes 5h 10m and has one stopover.
Barcelona to Helston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Helston station.

- Distance: 704.4 miles
- Duration: 11h 43m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Helston, England?
British Airways, Swiss and four other airlines fly from Barcelona to Helston 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Helston via Paris and London Victoria Coach Station in around 32h 9m.

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £250
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £250
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £250
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £340
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £340
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55 - £340
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280

- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95 - £700
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80 - £420
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £230

- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Barcelona to Newquay via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £90 - £480
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £95 - £700
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £230

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £240
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50 - £260
Flights from Girona to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £250
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60 - £290
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60 - £290

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80 - £420
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £40 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £230

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £180 - £1,600
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £130 - £650
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £950
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140 - £950

- Website
- easternairways.com
Flights from Barcelona to Newquay via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65 - £310

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £700
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160 - £650

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £1,600

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Newquay via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £380

- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Girona to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £320
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280

- Website
- flyedelweiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to Newquay via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £380

- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Prague
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £180 - £950

- Phone
- 0344 736 9123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60 - £180
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £60 - £75
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £130 - £180
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £130
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £35 - £50
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £90 - £130
Train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £95 - £260
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Anytime Day
- £95 - £120
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £180 - £260

- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £60
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £45 - £60
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £75 - £110
Train from Plymouth to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23 - £29
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £23 - £29
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £40 - £55
Train from London Paddington to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £100 - £130
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £100 - £130
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £170 - £230
Train from Reading to Redruth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85 - £110
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £85 - £110
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £150 - £200

- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £9 - £13
- Anytime 1st Class
- £17 - £23

- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12 - £18
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- £12 - £18

- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14 - £18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £14 - £18

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70 - £100
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35 - £50
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

Rome2rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26 - £55
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Promo
- £26 - £35
- Promo+
- £31 - £33
- Flexible
- £40 - £55

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Zaragoza-Delicias
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18 - £22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros

- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21 - £26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London - Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13 - £17
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22 - £28
- Website
- Blablabus

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Helston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11 - £15
- Website
- National Express

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Zaragoza to Londres Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110 - £150
- Website
- alsa.com

- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Belgravia, Victoria Coach Station to Reading, Station North Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7 - £13
- Website
- Megabus UK

- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65 - £280
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- £65 - £85
- Car
- £190 - £280
Taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- taxisaeropuertogirona.com
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Helston is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 4:28 AM in Barcelona and 3:28 AM in Helston.
Swiss, British Airways, Edelweiss Air and three other airlines offer flights from Barcelona Airport to Newquay Airport.
There are 423+ hotels available in Helston. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to bus which takes 20 min and costs €6.