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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Barcelona is to fly which costs €30 - €140 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €30 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy and Aéroport Orly 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Barcelona?

The distance between Gatwick and Barcelona is 1130 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Gatwick to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Barcelona bus from?

Gatwick to Barcelona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Barcelona train from?

Gatwick to Barcelona train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 12h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 28h 45m.

Where does the Gatwick to Barcelona bus arrive?

Gatwick to Barcelona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Gatwick and Barcelona?

Barcelona is 1h ahead of Gatwick. It is currently 10:23 AM in Gatwick and 11:23 AM in Barcelona.

Where does the Gatwick to Barcelona train arrive?

Gatwick to Barcelona train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5540+ hotels available in Barcelona.

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

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

Fly from London Gatwick Airport
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1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
4h 56m
€30–140
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 12m
€278–506
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 38m
€134–287
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
14h 52m
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
6h 1m
€43–173
Train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
6h 37m
€71–237
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane STN - BCN
6h 53m
€73–204
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
13h 2m
€207–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
28h 45m
€80–260
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
15h 55m
€258–378

Gatwick to Barcelona by train

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13h 2mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,129.6 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Vueling Airlines and easyJet fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Travelodge Gatwick Central to Barcelona-Sants via South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 12h 12m.

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