The distance between Glasgow and Barcelona is around 1,714km (1,065 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Barcelona by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barcelona → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Barcelona (BCN).
Take the train to London Euston, Lille Europe then Montpellier Sud De France and then to Barcelona-Sants.
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Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Barcelona.
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Drive to Poole then take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Barcelona.
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There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Barcelona by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Glasgow and Barcelona is around 1,714km (1,065 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,676km (1,041 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Glasgow and Barcelona by plane.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Barcelona is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Barcelona is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Barcelona. It typically takes around 14h 5m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 5m.
Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Glasgow and Barcelona. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 14h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Barcelona. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Barcelona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Megabus UK, FlixBus, Blablabus, National Express and ALSA run regular bus services between Glasgow and Barcelona. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Barcelona. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Barcelona with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 45m.
easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Ryanair fly between Glasgow and Barcelona. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Barcelona (BCN). These flights usually take around 2h 45m.
The flight from Glasgow to Barcelona typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Barcelona (BCN).
The closest major airport to Barcelona is Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Barcelona. Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) (GRO) and Reus Airport (REU) (REU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Glasgow to Barcelona. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Barcelona (BCN). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Barcelona is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 35m | €275($275) | every 20 mins | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Train via London Euston + 1 similar | 13h 60m | €745($750) | once daily | 2,203km (1,369 miles) |
Train | 14h 5m | €715($720) | 4 times a week | 2,209km (1,373 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | €125($125) | 4 times a week | 2,283km (1,419 miles) |
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 1 day 14h | €210($210) | twice daily | 2,746km (1,706 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 35m | €415($415) | once daily | 2,150km (1,336 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barcelona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.