There are 12 ways to get from Barcelona to London by plane, train, bus, night bus, car, car train or car ferry
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 to London Heathrow
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to London Heathrow (LHR)
Cheapest option
Fly to London Gatwick, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to London Gatwick (LGW)
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Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
10 alternative options
Fly to London City
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to London City (LCY)
Fly to London Luton, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to London Luton (LTN)
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Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
Fly to London Stansted
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to London Stansted (STN)
Fly to Birmingham, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Birmingham (BHX)
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Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
Fly to Bristol, train
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Fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Bristol (BRS)
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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
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Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Lille
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Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
Bus, night bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Paris - Bercy
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Take the night bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from Barcelona to Calais-Fréthun
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Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
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Drive from Folkestone to London
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Barcelona to Calais
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Take the car ferry from Calais to Dover
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Drive from Dover to London
Barcelona to London by train
13
Weekly Trains
10h 4m
Average Duration
£245
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to London?
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to London is to fly and train which costs €40 - €210 and takes 5h 17m.
What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to London?
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to London is to fly which costs €70 - €340 and takes 4h 55m.
Is there a direct bus between Barcelona and London?
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to London station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 35m.
Is there a direct train between Barcelona and London?
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to London. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Sants and arriving at London St Pancras Intl via Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
What is the distance between Barcelona and London?
The distance between Barcelona and London is 712 miles.
How do I travel from Barcelona to London without a car?
The best way to get from Barcelona to London without a car is to train which takes 10h 4m and costs €280 - €650.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to London?
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Barcelona to London, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Barcelona to London bus from?
Barcelona to London bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
Where do I catch the Barcelona to London train from?
Barcelona to London train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona Sants station.
Train or fly from Barcelona to London?
The best way to get from Barcelona to London is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €650 and takes 10h 4m.
Launch map view
- Distance: 712 miles
- Duration: 4h 55m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and London, England?
British Airways, Air France and eight other airlines fly from Barcelona to London Paddington hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to London King's Cross via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 10h 4m.
Airlines
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80 - £240
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £240
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £240
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £240
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80 - £240
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £310
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £200
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £270
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £45 - £270
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £600
Flights from Barcelona to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95 - £600
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28 - £190
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £340
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55 - £600
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £500
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28 - £190
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £28 - £190
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £340
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £480
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £480
Flights from Barcelona to London Luton via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100 - £480
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £21 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £21 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £21 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £21 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted via Cologne Bonn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £21 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £21 - £230
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £300
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £280
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £30 - £280
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £500
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28 - £190
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £28 - £190
Flights from Barcelona to London Gatwick via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £28 - £190
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110 - £500
Flights from Barcelona to London City via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140 - £550
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160 - £550
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160 - £550
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £160 - £650
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Heathrow via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £800
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140 - £650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Barcelona to London City via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £150 - £550
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £120 - £600
Flights from Barcelona to Bristol via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130 - £380
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona to London City via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £120 - £650
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona to London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £35 - £240
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65 - £240
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Barcelona to Birmingham via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £200 - £550
Train operators
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10 - £14
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £10 - £14
Comuter train
theguardian.com
First class interior
Southern Railway
Train Interior
happyrail.com
Exterior of Southern Railways train
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
Train Interior
Wikimedia Commons
London Victoria
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £12
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15 - £35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15 - £22
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £22 - £35
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Luton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14 - £70
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables
- Standard
- £14 - £20
- 1st Class
- £45 - £70
180 Adelante Train Exterior
Wikipedia
360 Desiro Train Exterior
Wikipedia
Class 158 Train Interior
Flickr
Class 222 Train Exterior
Wikipedia
Standard Class interior
Wikipedia
EMT Train Exterior
Wikipedia
EMT Train Exterior
Wikimedia Commons
1st class EMT Interior
Wiki Commons
Ticket vending machine
BBC
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
Class 222 Meridian at St Pancras
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
- Phone
- 00 44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35 - £120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35 - £55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80 - £120
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0006
- contact.lnr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30 - £45
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- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55 - £120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55 - £80
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80 - £120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £140 - £230
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- £140 - £190
- 1st Class
- £170 - £230
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100 - £300
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £270 - £300
- Standard
- £100 - £130
- Standard Premier
- £140 - £180
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75 - £270
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- £220 - £270
- Standard
- £75 - £95
- Standard Premier
- £110 - £140
E320 London-Paris Standard class
Business Traveller
International departures
The Man in Seat 61...
Standard (2nd) class seats
The Man in Seat 61...
Exterior of Eurostar
Wikipedia
2nd Class
Wikimedia
The Eurostar through France
Wikipedia
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1st Class Interior of Eurostar
Wikimedia
Gare du Nord Entrance
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
Eurostar at St Pancras
Wikipedia
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70 - £110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Barcelona to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £80 - £120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Paris to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £30 - £45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Paris - Bercy
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £120 - £190
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
ALSA bus interior
https://desdeelpatio.us
Alsa urban bus
EFE Verde
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
Alsa urban bus interior
Madridmobilite
ALSA bus exterior
Europa Press
ALSA bus exterior
alsa.es
ALSA Supra trunk
alsa.es
Supra Interior
alsa.es
ALSA bus exterior
La Voz de Asturias
ALSA Supra
Capsulandia
Ferry operators
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45 - £60
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Pride of Kent Dover to Calais route
Fabian318
Spirit of Britain Dover to Calais route
Charles01
Spirit of France Dover to Calais route
2013harry
Pride of Bruges Hull to Zeebrugge
Spielvogel
Pride of York Hull to Zeebrugge route
Andy Beecroft
Pride of Hull Hull to Rotterdam route
Imagaril
Pride of Rotterdam Hull to Rotterdam route
Kees Tom
European Highlander Cairnryan to Larne line
Biggeral
European Causeway Cairnryan–Larne route
Albert Bridge
Food Court of the P&O Ferry
Direct Ferries
The deck lounge
Direct Ferries
Movies on board
Direct Ferries
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
How long is the flight from Barcelona to London?
The quickest flight from Barcelona Airport to London Heathrow Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Where does the Barcelona to London bus arrive?
Barcelona to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and London?
London is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 8:34 PM in Barcelona and 7:34 PM in London.
Where does the Barcelona to London train arrive?
Barcelona to London train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Which airlines fly from Barcelona Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Iberia, Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways offer flights from Barcelona Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Where can I stay near London?
There are 4330+ hotels available in London. Prices start at £95 per night.
How do I get to Barcelona (BCN) Airport from Barcelona?
The best way to get from Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is to train which takes 25 min and costs €2 - €3.