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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£482
Average price
£482
Fastest journey
20 h 34 m
Average duration
20 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1384 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Barcelona will cost around £482 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £482.
To travel from Manchester to Barcelona you need to make at least 3 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £487.
Distance: 1384 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£487 Average Price | £105 Average Price Cheapest | £137 Average Price |
18h 17m Average total duration 17h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 32m Average total duration 29h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 4.1 - 8.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Barcelona trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:15 Manchester | 13h14 | 21:29 Barcelona | 3 changes | |
| 17:35 Manchester | 20h54 | 14:29 Barcelona | 3 changes | |
| 20:15 Manchester | 25h14 | 21:29 Barcelona | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Barcelona
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Trains from Manchester to Barcelona run on average 1 times per day, taking around 17h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £487 but you can travel from only £34 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:15, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 1384 km distance in 13h 14m.
Distance 1384 km |
Average train duration 17h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £487 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 13h 14m |
First train 08:15 |
Last train 20:15 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Barcelona trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Barcelona from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
Trains from Manchester to Barcelona
There is a frequent service from Manchester to Barcelona and passengers can find approximately 1 full route running between the two locations per day. A passenger will have to expect to change routes 4 or 5 times during their journey with an approximate duration of 13h 17min. Travelling from Manchester Piccadilly Station, your train will eventually reach Barcelona-Sants Station. There are also a selection of providers that you will find accompanying you throughout your journey, all of which offer great service and useful onboard amenities.
Manchester to Barcelona Train Time: Daily Departures
A journey to Barcelona from Manchester will commonly mean that you have approximately 4 changes of trains with a selection of different providers. The first train from your departing destination will reach London Euston and this train runs hourly. After a quick walk to London St Pancras, the train towards Paris Nord travels twice daily. A quick transfer of train to Paris Gare De Lyon runs every 15min and a final change towards the final destination, Barcelona-Sants Station, runs once daily.
How long is the journey by train from Manchester to Barcelona?
With a total of 4 or 5 changes, the overall duration for a train from Manchester to Barcelona will take 13h 17min. Depending on which transfer of train that you’re on, and which provider that you’re travelling with, expect the duration to change. Expect the shortest transfer to just take 1min (if you choose not to walk) and the longest duration to take approximately 6h 34min on the final leg of your journey to your final destination.
Manchester City. Source: Shutterstock
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Manchester to Barcelona?
Departure train station: The departure station which a passenger will find that all serving trains to Barcelona will depart from is Manchester Piccadilly Station. The station is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) from Manchester’s city centre and can be reached quickly by public transport. Expect a duration of just 7min if you walk to Manchester Oxford Road Station and take the Northern towards Manchester Airport and depart at Manchester Piccadilly Station. The station has good facilities like eateries, ticket machines, toilet facilities, and more.
Arrival train station: A passenger’s arrival train station from Manchester will reach the main station of Barcelona, also known as Barcelona-Sants Station. It has good facilities like currency exchange, toilet facilities, eateries, ATM machines, and more. This station serves all of Barcelona and sees the leading train providers depart and arrive. The station is also situated just 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the city centre. Reach it easily by public transport like the R2S towards Estació De FranÇa and disembark at Passeid de Grácia Station. The journey is then just a 5min walk to Barcelona’s city centre.
Which train companies travel from Manchester to Barcelona
Passengers will find a large selection of train providers that travel to Barcelona from Manchester. All providers cover different parts of the trip until you reach your final destination. This includes 4 or 5 different transfers. These providers include Eurostar, Avanti West Coast, Renfe SNCF, Paris RER, among others. There are also parts of your journey where a passenger can take the alternative of walking rather than taking the transfer. All companies have good onboard service from staff and good and useful onboard amenities and facilities.
Avanti West Coast trains from Manchester to Barcelona
The leading train provider, Avanti West Coast, will take you on part of your trip to Barcelona. Taking you directly from your departing destination at Manchester Piccadilly, expect Avanti West Coast trains to take you to London Euston Station where you’ll then take a different train with another provider. This journey will take approximately 2h 6min and passengers will find that the train runs frequently with a service of hourly travel.
Eurostar trains from Manchester to Barcelona
From London St Pancras Station, passengers will find travel with the leading train provider, Eurostar. This provider will take you to Paris Nord Station where you’ll then continue your journey with a different provider and a few more changes before you reach Barcelona. Expect the journey with Eurostar to take approximately 2h 22min. This train runs twice daily.
Renfe SNCF trains from Manchester to Barcelona
Passengers should expect that the provider, Renfe SNCF, will take you on the journey from Paris Gare De Lyon Station to your final destination in Barcelona as it finally reaches Barcelona-Sants Station. Taking approximately 6h 34min, passengers can find that this journey runs once daily. Getting to Paris Garde De Lyon Station requires transport by other train providers.
Manchester in Red. Source: Shutterstock
To Barcelona by train – travel tips
Barcelona is a great destination to visit and is highly popular with visitors, tourists, and residents alike. No matter how you choose to spend your time in Barcelona, you’ll be quickly anticipating your return. With a selection of the leading bars, clubs, and restaurants, that are suitable for those travelling with family or friends, and with the options of child-friendly attractions that are suitable for the whole family, every person intending to visit and stay in Barcelona will find suitable and exciting things to enjoy during their stay.
Just some of the exciting things to do in Barcelona include visiting La Sagrada Familia, Cathedral of Barcelona, Camp Nou, La Rambla, Aquarium Barcelona, Tibidabo Amusement Park, Casa Milà, Park Güell, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, and more. Alternatively, Barcelona is gifted with lots of exciting museums that contribute towards the history of the exciting city. Just some of these museums include Picasso Museum, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Maritime Museum, Gaudi House Museum, among others.
Train from Manchester to Barcelona
Services on Board
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Services onboard trains from Manchester to Barcelona are great and useful. Services might differ depending on which provider that you choose to travel with. However, all suitable providers travelling to Barcelona will offer additional help for those with reduced mobility access. Help onboard the trains must be pre-booked to secure availability. The companies of Renfe SNCF, Eurostar, and Avanti West Coach offer either standard or first-class tickets with additional benefits. With Eurostar, there is no weight limit on your luggage but instead a maximum width of 85 cm long. Whereas companies like Rence SNCF expect a maximum weight of 25 kg (55lb) and luggage no bigger than 85 cm x 55 cm x 35 cm. Avanti West Coast allows luggage no larger than 30 cm x 70 cm x 90 cm.
How to find cheap train tickets from Manchester to Barcelona?
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Cheap train tickets are extremely easy to find for passengers. With just a few simple money-saving tips, passengers are a customer to budget-friendly tickets at a low cost with the simple click of a button. A big money saver option is by altering the date of your booking. If your ticket price seems a little high, then consider altering your booking dates by just a few days. This is because certain days of the week could increase the price of your ticket, most commonly on Saturdays and Sundays. Otherwise, a passenger should make sure that they’re not facing last-minute inflation of prices. This commonly happens if a passenger happens to search for tickets only a few days in advance. Searching for travel either weeks or months prior could save them a decent amount of money on their train tickets.
FAQs: Manchester to Barcelona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Barcelona by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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