4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from London to Barcelona
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
1 d 1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 34 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
1139 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Barcelona will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
It's difficult to get from London to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM31h05London, Victoria Coach Station4:35 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1471One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM31h16London, Victoria Coach Station8:15 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1511One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM25h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:00 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM25h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM28h41London, Victoria Coach Station5:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM25h05London, Victoria Coach Station11:35 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 AM25h30London, Victoria Coach Station12:00 PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1551One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM27h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:00 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1681One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM28h41London, Victoria Coach Station5:40 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1671One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM31h05London, Victoria Coach Station4:35 AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants$1471One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $441.
Distance: 707 miles (1139 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price | $468 Average price | $164 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 8m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Barcelona:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Barcelona costing on average $159 (€128).
A bus is $320 (€257) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Barcelona costing on average $468 (€376).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 38m.
Train takes on average 16h 6m.
You'll arrive about 51m sooner (14h 38m by bus vs 15h 29m by car) and save roughly $17 (€13) compared to fuel and tolls ($148 (€118) vs $164 (€132)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
London to Barcelona Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 25h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 32h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 27h11 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Live departures
London to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Barcelona buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 28h00 | 1:00 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h35 | 4:35 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h45 | 7:15 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 32h10 | 7:40 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 30h46 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 31h16 | 8:15 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 25h30 | 12:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 25h05 | 11:35 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from London to Barcelona.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from London to Barcelona.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from London to Barcelona.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Barcelona
United Kingdom
Spain
Buses from London to Barcelona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 14h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 707 miles (1139 km) distance in 24h 5m.
Distance 707 miles (1139 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 24h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from London to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between London to Barcelona with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $29 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Barcelona
While traveling by bus from London to Barcelona is a long journey it is generally much cheaper than flying. There are between six and 12 departures a day with journeys taking from 25.5 to 37.5 hours and involving an arrival the day after departure. A similar schedule is in operation seven days a week. All routes start at London Victoria bus Station and terminate at either Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona-Sants or Barcelona, Estació d'Autobuses Nord.
Which bus companies travel from London to Barcelona?Buses traveling between London and Barcelona are operated by two companies, Eurolines and FlixBus. Both providers have modern and comfortable fleets with spacious interiors, toilets and wifi as well as individual power outlets and lights.
How long is the bus from London to Barcelona?
The bus journey to Barcelona from London takes between 25.5 hours and 37.5 hours depending on the route taken. Journeys involve one or two connections at places that include Paris Quai de Bercy, Paris Gare Galliéni, Lyon, Dijon, and Madrid Estación Sur de Autobuses.
How many buses are there from London to Barcelona?
A similar schedule operates seven days a week with up to 12 daily departures. These start in the early morning and finish late at night with most departures being in the evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Barcelona?
Departure bus Station: All buses traveling to Barcelona from London depart from London Victoria bus Station which is just a short walk from London Victoria Train Station. Underground services and both local and long-distance trains depart from Victoria Train Station while both stations have cab ranks and local bus stops. The facilities at London Victoria bus Station include wifi, toilets, kiosk shops, cafes and bars as well as tourist information. A selection of shops and restaurants can be found in the streets around the station.
Arrival bus Station: bus services from London to Barcelona terminate at either Estación de Autobuses de Barcelona-Sants or Estació d'Autobuses Nord. Barcelona-Sants is one of the city's main train stations with good bus, tram and Metro links while Estació Nord is in the Eixample district and a short Metro ride from the city center with its tourist attractions. Both stations have facilities that include cab ranks, toilets, wifi, shops and cafes.
FAQs: Bus from London to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sagrada Família, an iconic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí known for its intricate facades and towering spires
- Park Güell, a vibrant public park featuring Gaudí's colorful mosaics and unique architectural elements
- La Rambla, a bustling street in the heart of the city lined with shops, cafes, and street performers
- Gothic Quarter, a historic neighborhood with narrow medieval streets and landmarks like Barcelona Cathedral
- Casa Batlló, a modernist building by Gaudí renowned for its unique design and colorful facade.
- Camp Nou, the home stadium of FC Barcelona, offering tours and a museum dedicated to the club's history
- Montjuïc, a hill offering stunning views of the city and home to attractions like the Magic Fountain and Montjuïc Castle
- Barceloneta Beach, a popular spot for sunbathing, swimming, and enjoying seaside restaurants
- El Raval, a vibrant neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of cultures, street art, and lively nightlife
- Tibidabo Amusement Park, offering fun rides and panoramic views of Barcelona.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from London to Barcelona
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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