How to travel from Barcelona to London

International travel from Barcelona, Spain to London, United Kingdom is: Partially open.

Can I enter United Kingdom if coming from Spain?

Entry into United Kingdom is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to London if travelling from Barcelona?

Conditions of entry:

• 10-day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers can choose to pay for a private COVID-19 test. The earliest you can take the test while in quarantine is 5 full days after you left a place not on the travel corridor list
• Before travelling, travellers must book and pay for a travel test package, which will include COVID-19 tests to be taken on day 2 and on day 8 of your quarantine
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

What measures do I need to follow in London, United Kingdom due to the pandemic?

All travellers in United Kingdom must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 6/21/21; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to London from Barcelona.

The current restriction level for returning to Barcelona, Spain from United Kingdom is: Fully open.

Am I allowed to reenter Barcelona, Spain from London, United Kingdom?

Reentering Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Barcelona from London?

• Pre-arrival Health Control Form (FCS) required
• Specific entry restrictions may apply for travel to Spain: Canary Islands
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health screen upon arrival

Which rules do I need to follow in Barcelona, Spain regarding COVID-19?

All travellers returning to Spain must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 6/21/21. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Barcelona from London here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to London including taking a coach, flight or train.

The distance between Barcelona and London is around 706 miles (1138 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Barcelona to London:

• Most travellers catch their flight from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
• Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Barcelona to London depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to London, Victoria Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Ryanair can get you to London by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Barcelona to London for €12 on Omio.
• BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to London by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for BlaBlaCar Bus from Barcelona to London for €59.

Yes, there are direct services available to London from Barcelona with the following travel operators:

• You can take a direct flight with Vueling, Ryanair or British Airways.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Barcelona and London.

When planning your trip from Barcelona to London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost on average €12 one way.
• Coach tickets are costing on average €59 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Barcelona to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

Flight services offer the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to London. Tickets for a flight cost on average €12.

This is compared to other travel options to London:

A flight is generally €47 less than a coach for the same route. A coach costs on average €59 from Barcelona to London.

The fastest way from Barcelona to London is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

Other travel options between Barcelona and London can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 25 h 20 min  on average.