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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £132, while a flight costs an average of £279.
Distance: 1160 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£279 Average Price | £132 Average Price Cheapest | £115 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 40m Average total duration 27h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.9kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from London to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Tarragona:
A coach is £148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Tarragona costing on average £279.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 40m.
You'll arrive about 12h 30m sooner (3h 46m by flight vs 16h 16m by car). Tickets start at around £279 compared to roughly £115 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.
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The most popular day trips by train from Tarragona are Barcelona, Sitges, Reus and Salou. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tarragona on Omio.
Barcelona is known for Gaudí’s architecture, a Mediterranean shoreline and a strong Catalan character. Historic streets, beach life and contemporary culture sit close together, giving the city an energetic but lived-in feel.
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.
Reus is best known as the birthplace of Antoni Gaudí and for its modernista architecture. Its compact centre combines lively squares, shopping streets and a strong vermouth culture.
Salou is a lively Costa Daurada resort known for sandy beaches, a palm-lined seafront and a family-focused atmosphere. It blends modern holiday energy with traces of its fishing past and is closely associated with nearby PortAventura World.
Travel to Tarragona 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 London to Tarragona.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Tarragona:
A coach is £148 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Tarragona costing on average £279.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 27h 40m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Tarragona as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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