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How to get fromCardiff to Barcelonaby train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BRS - BCN
    6h 5m
    €61–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus bus
    27h 32m
    €58–284

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    13h 23m
    €180–668

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar car
    17h 12m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BHX - BCN
    7h 3m
    €73–259

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LHR - BCN
    7h 10m
    €104–322

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LGW - BCN
    8h 12m
    €93–292

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LTN - BCN
    7h 53m
    €109–339

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Perpignantrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 43m
    €209–767

  10. Bus via Barcelona

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Barcelonabus bus
    28h 30m
    €74–274

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caen to Barcelonacar car
    20h 39m
    €218–584

Cardiff to Barcelona by train and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Barcelona-Sants via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Barcelona via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris in around 27h 32m.

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