There are 14 ways to get from Watford to Spain by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), or car ferry
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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LHR - BCN
5h 38m€40–169Fly Luton Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LTN - BCN
5h 58m€35–150Train
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
12h 47m€351–596Train, bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
19h 33m€191–459Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Barcelonacar
15h 34mFly London Heathrow Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LHR - MAD
5h 44m€60–207Fly Luton Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane LTN - PMI
5h 47m€40–369Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LGW - BCN
5h 59m€54–197Fly London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane LGW - PMI
5h 48m€60–306Fly Luton Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LTN - MAD
6h 4m€36–198Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 4m€71–228Train via Lyon
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
12h 57m€223–495Train, bus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
21h 8m€112–324Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Watford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Barcelonacar
16h 36m€233–360
Watford to Spain by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Spain is to fly which costs €40 - €370 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Spain is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Spain. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
The distance between Watford and Spain is 1199 km.
The best way to get from Watford to Spain without a car is to train which takes 12h 47m and costs €350 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Watford to Spain, including transfers.
Watford to Spain train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from Watford to Spain is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €600 and takes 12h 47m.
Watford to Spain train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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What companies run services between Watford, England and Spain?
Vueling Airlines, British Airways, and Air France fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Watford High Street to Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona Sants in around 12h 47m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–110
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–110
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–110
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–130
Flights from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €27–130
Flights from Luton Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €26–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Luton Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–95
Flights from Luton Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Luton Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–65
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Luton Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Luton Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–190
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–280
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €200–330
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–70
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Aéroport Orly 4 to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–20
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–15
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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