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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £141 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £141, while a flight costs an average of £831.
Distance: 1194 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£831 Average Price | £141 Average Price Cheapest | £188 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 3m Average total duration 28h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Barcelona to Cardiff:
A coach is £691 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cardiff costing on average £831.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 3m.
You'll arrive about 13h 47m sooner (3h 47m by flight vs 17h 34m by car). Tickets start at around £831 compared to roughly £188 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Cardiff from Barcelona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Cardiff is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Cardiff are Bristol, Bath, Swansea, Newport and Cheltenham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Cardiff on Omio.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Swansea is known for its sweeping bay, maritime past and connection to Dylan Thomas. The city mixes a practical urban centre with a waterfront feel and quick access to the Gower coast.
Newport is a South Wales city known for its industrial past, the Transporter Bridge and riverside setting on the Usk. Regenerated shopping areas and historic sites give it a practical mix of modern city life and local heritage.
Cheltenham is a Regency spa town known for elegant architecture, garden squares and a lively festival calendar. It is especially associated with jump racing and the Cheltenham Festival, balanced by a refined town-centre atmosphere.
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Cardiff.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Cardiff:
A coach is £691 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Cardiff costing on average £831.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 3m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Cardiff as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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