What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Barcelona is to bus and fly which costs €60 - €190 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Barcelona is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Colchester to Barcelona?

The distance between Colchester and Barcelona is 1254 km.

How do I travel from Colchester to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs €150 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Colchester to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Barcelona train from?

Colchester to Barcelona train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 6:17 AM in Colchester and 7:17 AM in Barcelona.

Where does the Colchester to Barcelona train arrive?

Colchester to Barcelona train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5530+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Colchester to Barcelona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Barcelona by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, 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.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
5h 56m
€60–189
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SEN - BCN
6h 10m
€55–209
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 8m
€154–552
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus
21h 49m
€100–415
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 27m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
6h 19m
€70–234
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
6h 33m
€77–271
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
6h 39m
€76–285
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)plane STN - GRO
3. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
7h 20m
€82–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
16h 29m
€248–379

Colchester to Barcelona by train and subway

16Weekly Services

12h 8mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Barcelona.

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Distance: 1,254.3 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from Colchester to Barcelona-Sants via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 8m.

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