How to get from London to Barcelona
On Routavio, London to Barcelona by flight starts at €72 with Vueling (price seen on 20 October 2026).
- 1141 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 15m
direct
Flight
€72
Ground only
22h 31m
1 transfer
Bus
€88
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Barcelona. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1141 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 20, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1141 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Checked Oct 20 | 2h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €64Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 22h 31m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Checked Oct 202h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€64Omio catalogue, Oct 2022h 31m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·2h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 24h 05m€64Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingLondon Heathrow-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →
FlixBusLondon Victoria Coach-Paris, Paris-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Barcelona works
Start with a Vueling flight from London to Barcelona, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €72 over 2h 15m, direct, no transfers.
London to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Barcelona?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Barcelona from London?
About 1141 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €72 to €102. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from London to Barcelona?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 15m.
How long is the flight from London to Barcelona?
About 2h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for London and Barcelona?
London is LHR and Barcelona is BCN, so this route is usually written LHR to BCN.
Which operators run London to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Vueling, FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 22h 31m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Vueling
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026