How to get from Heathrow to Barcelona
- 1139 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Heathrow to Barcelona: bus, flight. The two cities are about 1139 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1139 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €78Older observation | 9h3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €74Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 25h 54m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€78Older observation9h · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€74Omio catalogue, Oct 1025h 54m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Heathrow to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Heathrow → London LutonbusRegional connection·1h 33m
- 2London Luton → Hendon Central - Bus Stop FbusAirport shuttle bus·1h
- 3Hendon Central - Bus Stop F → London HeathrowbusAirport shuttle bus·42m
- 4London Heathrow → Barcelona El Pratflight
Vueling·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
VuelingLondon Heathrow-Barcelona El PratSee live options and dates →Local busLondon City Airport-London Borough of NewhamBook →
FlixBusLondon Borough of Newham-London Victoria Coach, London Victoria Coach-Paris, Paris-BarcelonaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Heathrow to Barcelona works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Heathrow to London, about 1h 33m. Transfer in London and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Hendon Central - Bus Stop F (1h). Transfer in Hendon Central - Bus Stop F and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to London (42 min). Transfer in London and continue by Vueling flight on to Barcelona (2h 20m). In total it's roughly €78 over 9h, 3 transfers.
Heathrow to Barcelona: common questions
Is there a bus from Heathrow to Barcelona?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Barcelona from Heathrow?
About 1139 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Heathrow to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Vueling, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus, Vueling
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026