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About the journey from Barcelona to London
The average journey time by train between Barcelona and London is 13 hours and 51 minutes, with around 6 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Whether you’re cutting back on your carbon footprint or just prefer the ease of trains, many opt to travel by rail from Barcelona to London.
In around half a day, you can depart from and arrive into the city centres of both cities, meaning you can start exploring London as soon as you step off the train into St Pancras International station. During your journey you’ll travel with Renfe-SNCF and Eurostar – so you’re sure to enjoy comfortable seating, WiFi and buffet cars to keep you topped up with drinks and snacks. Feel like really travelling in style? Eurostar’s Business Premier includes complimentary drinks and even more spacious seating. Keen to find out more? Keep reading about train times, ticket prices and FAQs.
Barcelona to London by train
It takes an average of 20h 8m to travel from Barcelona to London by train, over a distance of around 707 miles (1139 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Barcelona to London and tickets for this journey start from £105.25 when you book in advance.
FAQs about the train journey from Barcelona to London
Want to know more about your journey from Barcelona to London? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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Cheap train tickets from Barcelona to London
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Barcelona to London by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.