There are 12 ways to get from London to Spain 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 London Heathrow to Barcelona
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Barcelona (BCN)
Cheapest option
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Barcelona
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Barcelona (BCN)
10 alternative options
Fly London Heathrow to Madrid
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Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Madrid (MAD)
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Valencia
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Valencia (VLC)
Fly London Stansted to Barcelona
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Fly from London Stansted (STN) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train to London Luton, fly to Barcelona
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Bilbao, bus
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Bilbao (BIO)
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Take the bus from Aeropuerto Bilbao to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
Train, bus
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
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Take the bus from Lille to Barcelona Nord - Bus Station
Night bus
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Take the night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
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Take the night bus from Paris to Barcelona
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelona
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Calais
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Drive from Calais to Barcelona
London to Spain by train
The train journey time between London and Spain is around 10h 32m and covers a distance of around 1538 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 9m. Operated by Eurostar, Paris RER, TGV inOui and others, the London to Spain train service departs from London St Pancras Intl and arrives in Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya. Typically 15 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
15
Weekly Trains
10h 32m
Average Duration
€286
Cheapest Price
Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Spain?
The cheapest way to get from London to Spain is to train and fly which costs £35 - £190 and takes 5h 16m.
Which way is quickest from London to Spain?
The quickest way to get from London to Spain is to fly which costs £60 - £290 and takes 5h 5m.
Is there a direct bus between London and Spain?
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Spain. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Barcelona via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 5m.
Is there a direct train between London and Spain?
No, there is no direct train from London to Spain. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Estación de tren Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Gare du Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
How far is it from London to Spain?
The distance between London and Spain is 1403 km.
How do I travel from London to Spain without a car?
The best way to get from London to Spain without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs £240 - £550.
How long does it take to get from London to Spain?
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from London to Spain, including transfers.
Where do I catch the London to Spain bus from?
London to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
Where do I catch the London to Spain train from?
London to Spain train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Train or fly from London to Spain?
The best way to get from London to Spain is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £240 - £550 and takes 10h 32m.
Launch map view
- Distance: 1402.8 km
- Duration: 5h 5m
What companies run services between London, England and Spain?
British Airways, Air France and seven other airlines fly from London Paddington to Barcelona hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from London King's Cross to Barcelona via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 10h 32m.
Airlines
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €650
Flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €380
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €650
Flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €450
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €380
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €210
Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €260
Flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €260
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €270
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €270
Flights from London Luton to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from London Luton to Barcelona via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from London Luton to Barcelona via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from London Luton to Barcelona via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95 - €280
Flights from London Gatwick to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €280
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €270
Flights from London Stansted to Barcelona via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €270
Flights from London Stansted to Barcelona via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €270
Flights from London Stansted to Barcelona via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €270
Flights from London Stansted to Barcelona via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €24 - €270
Flights from London Luton to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from London Luton to Barcelona via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €900
Flights from London Heathrow to Madrid via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €800
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €650
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Valencia via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €450
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €300
Train operators
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €17
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €11 - €17
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 London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- €14
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €17 - €25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €26 - €40
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16 - €80
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/timetables
- Standard
- €16 - €23
- 1st Class
- €55 - €80
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
Class 222 Meridian at St Pancras
Wikipedia
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
Rome2Rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85 - €320
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Business Premier
- €260 - €320
- Standard
- €85 - €110
- Standard Premier
- €130 - €170
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
Eurostar at St Pancras
Wikipedia
London St. Pancras
Wikipedia
King's Cross
Wiki
Gare du Nord Entrance
Wikipedia
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160 - €270
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €160 - €220
- 1st Class
- €200 - €270
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
- Phone
- +34 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Aeropuerto Bilbao to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.pesa.net/pesa/en/horarios
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lille to Barcelona Nord - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €130
- 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 Lille to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Night bus from Paris to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €110
- 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.
Ferry operators
- Phone
- 01304 448866.
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
- 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 London to Spain?
The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Where does the London to Spain bus arrive?
London to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Where does the London to Spain train arrive?
London to Spain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona Airport?
KLM, Swiss, Air France and British Airways offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona Airport.
How do I get a bus ticket from London to Spain?
Book your London to Spain bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Spain?
There are two+ hotels available in Spain. Prices start at €162 per night.
How do I get to London Heathrow (LHR) Airport from London?
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.