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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £119 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 22m. 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 £119, while a flight costs an average of £343.
Distance: 1275 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£343 Average Price | £119 Average Price Cheapest | £47 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 43m Average total duration 27h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.7kg 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 Leicester to Barcelona:
A coach is £224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Barcelona costing on average £343.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 43m.
You'll arrive about 12h 38m sooner (4h 22m by flight vs 17h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £343 compared to roughly £47 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 Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Leicester to Barcelona is by taking a train 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.
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 Leicester to Barcelona.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Barcelona:
A coach is £224 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leicester to Barcelona costing on average £343.
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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