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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £124 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £124, while a flight costs an average of £325.
Distance: 1271 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£325 Average Price | £124 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 28h 9m Average total duration 27h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg 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 Birmingham to Barcelona:
A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Barcelona costing on average £325.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 9m.
You'll arrive about 13h 14m sooner (3h 56m by flight vs 17h 10m by car). Tickets start at around £325 compared to roughly £148 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 Barcelona from Birmingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Barcelona 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 Barcelona are Girona, Figueres, Sitges, Tarragona and Lloret de Mar. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Barcelona on Omio.
Girona is known for its colourful riverside houses, medieval lanes and rich Jewish heritage. Its compact old town, crowned by the cathedral, feels both historic and lively, with a strong Catalan food culture.
Figueres is best known as the birthplace of Salvador Dalí and for the striking Teatre-Museu Dalí. Beneath its surreal reputation, it feels like a lively Catalan market city with broad squares and a strong local character.
Sitges is a coastal town in Catalonia known for its beaches, whitewashed streets and lively cultural scene. It mixes Mediterranean ease with modern art heritage, film festivals and a well-known inclusive nightlife.
Tarragona is known for its Roman remains, especially the seaside amphitheatre and the legacy of ancient Tarraco. It also feels distinctly Mediterranean, with a historic centre, beaches and a strong Catalan identity.
Lloret de Mar is a lively Costa Brava resort known for its beaches and nightlife. Behind the seafront buzz, its maritime heritage and gardens give the town a more varied character.
There are several modes of transport to choose from when booking tickets from Birmingham to Barcelona. Due to the distance, you will be covering which includes crossing The Strait of Gibraltar, you will find tickets available for planes, buses, trains and ferries. These different modes of transport can be used in various combinations in order to reach the destination city of Barcelona, and therefore have varying travel times. Flights will average 5h 30min, but depending on the combination of modes your trip can take over 36 hours of travel time. The amount of tourists travelling from Birmingham to Barcelona is always growing in popularity as UK residents enjoy hitting the beaches of Spain in summer, making Barcelona a popular holiday spot. The most popular beaches in Barcelona are Bogatell and Mar Bella.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Barcelona is by catching a flight. Thankfully this is also the most direct and convenient way to reach the destination. This journey also takes the least amount of travel time. Generally, there is one change over that happens on this route, which happens in Amsterdam or in Paris depending on the airline you fly with. You do find direct flights as well, which reduce the travel time of the flight to approximately 3h. To ensure you do book the absolute cheapest flight available remember that you can easily book in advance through Omio. You can book plane tickets for up to a full year in advance in most cases.
Convienently the fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Barcelona, is also the cheapest. We recommend that if you are on a tight schedule or just want to get to your holiday destination with no time to waste, you book plane tickets to reach Barcelona. The longer flights make two changeovers and can take up to 7h to complete the trip, while the fastest and most direct flight that has no stops will be a quick 3h on average.
If your flight time is around 3h you should look at checking into Birmingham International Airport between 2h and 3h before your flight. However, if you pick a flight with multiple changeovers and the flight time runs into 6h to 7h, the flight is considered a long haul flight, which means you should check in about 4h before your flight.
Booking your tickets through Omio, will ensure you book the best ticket for your travel requirements. The platform is so easy to use because you can scan through whichever different modes of transport are available for this route at a glance. Another handy feature of the site is that you will be able to see the different service providers that are travelling from Birmingham to Barcelona, which will allow you to pick your prefered company to travel with. No need to be nervous that some information might be lost in translation, as you are able to book and search in your own language. If you are not familiar with the form of travel you decide on, you are welcome to head to the Omio Magazine,which will help you discover helpful tips on how to travel.
Barcelona Temple. Source: Shutterstock
There are several reasons why a traveller would choose to catch a train to make this journey rather than another fastest mode of transport. Firstly travelling by train is the most eco-friendly mode of transport reducing your carbon footprint as a traveller drastically. The next reason is that trains are very rarely delayed by weather complications, they are frequent and reliable. Travellers looking to enjoy the scenery in a comforting and relaxing way, love to take trains along this route. There are generally about six trips on this route that run weekly and are operated by Avanti Westcoast Rail. When departing from Birmingham you will be leaving from Birmingham New Street Station which is the main station of three stations in Birmingham that offer this trip.
There are a few different train service providers that make this trip, that include Avanti West Coast, and the London Midland Service as well as a few other smaller operators, however, Avanti West Coast is the most popular choice for this trip as it is they are one of the biggest operators in the UK. One of the most favourite features of this train company is their first-class lounges, and you will find one at the Birmingham New Street Station, you will enjoy the complimentary drinks, snacks and Wi-Fi available in the lounges.
Several companies operate this route. They include Flixbus, Union Ivkoni, National Express and ALSA, but only Flixbus leaves from Birmingham Coach Station. Flixbus runs buses along this route every hour. When you arrive in Barcelona you will arrive in Barcelona Nord station and you will be meet by facilities such as shops, lockers, toilets, Wi-Fi and food and drink vendors.
To complete this journey between Birmingham to Barcelona you will be travelling with a few different bus companies along the way. The most popular one to start the journey is Flixbus. This company is Europes leading bus service that offer first-class comfort for economy class tickets. Coaches have toilets, power outlets to charge your devices, free Wi-Fi on board and food and drinks on offer for purchase. They also boast large amounts of legroom, which makes for a comfortable trip. The buses are all newer models that have managed to reduce their carbon footprint by 70%, which means you can relax and enjoy the ride, knowing you have pricked an eco-friendly company.
Barcelona Triumphal. Source: Shutterstock
Three different air travel companies run along this route. KLM, Airfrance and Ryanair. Each company offers about three flights a day, which leave from Birmingham International Airport throughout the day. One in the morning, afternoon and then the last flight leaves at 18:40 and is operated by Ryanair. Ryanair is a top pick for this route as they offer direct flights to Barcelona. While KLM and Airfrance both make one stop along the way. KLM changes in Amsterdam, while Airfrance changes in Paris. When you land in Barcelona you will be arriving at Barcelona El-Prat Airport. The Aerobus is the fastest way to get from the airport to the city centre, and the journey should take about 35mins and leaves from both terminals one and two of the airport.
Ryanair is the most favourite choice of air travel provider on this route mainly because they are the provider offering a direct flight at affordable ticket prices. Flying with Ryanair means picking a company focused heavily on reducing its carbon emissions. One of the more forward-thinking programs they offer is to be able to book a carbon offset ticket which will then donate a portion of your airfare to eco-friendly projects. They also offer a convenient service allowing you to prebook your meal for your flight, which again reduces the amount of waste put out by your flight.
There is one service provider that makes the cross over the strait of Gibraltar, being P&O Ferries. You will leave from Dover and arrive in Calais and the trip will take approximately 1h and 30min. The ferry makes a trip every three hours, six days a week. It is a direct trip that has no stops along the way. Onboard the ferry you will find the following services, which include, money exchange stations, cabins, onboard Wi-Fi, first-class lounge, and onboard entertainment.
The sole provider for travelling by ferry on this route is P&O Ferries. the departure port for this trip is Port of Dover, and you will arrive at Port of Calais. During peak times this company offers at least 23 connections sailing per day from Dover to Calais. One benefit of travelling with P&O Ferries is that you can travel with your vehicle as most vehicles are welcome onboard from bicycles to full-size motorhomes.
Barcelona is a beautiful and diverse city that not only has some of the most beautiful sunsets but also is culturally rich in movies, theatre plays, live music and traditional food. No foodie will want to miss out on trying Spain's famous paella, and Barcelona is home to Paella Bar Boqueria, which is the top destination for this tasty traditional food. If it's outdoor activities you are after be sure to visit Barcelonas top beach, Barceloneta Beach, or put on your hiking boots and take a day walk up the famous Tibidabo Mountain.
Travel to Barcelona 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 Birmingham to Barcelona.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Barcelona:
A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Barcelona costing on average £325.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 28h 9m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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