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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Tarragona

Composite routes from Cardiff to Tarragona

Cheapest
17 h 45 min
Car
1822 km.
from $100
Other
7 h 44 min
Train, Plane
1200 km.
from $153.82
16 h 17 min
1200 km.
from $659.04
31 h 10 min
1200 km.
from $219.29
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
1200 km.
from $360.87
8 h 51 min
Train, Plane
1200 km.
from $259.13
8 h 41 min
Train, Plane
1200 km.
from $314.84
9 h 42 min
Train, Plane
1200 km.
from $264.58
9 h 23 min
Train, Plane
1200 km.
from $323.10

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$493.65
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,139.20
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$240.50

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Reus
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$493.65
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$329.10
Plane from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$34.18–$202.52

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Reus
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$291.13
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$278.47
Plane from Luton Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$278.47

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$493.65
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$1,139.20
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$240.50

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Reus
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$569.60
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Train from Perpignan to Camp
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$40.50

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Perpignan
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$215.18–$341.76

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.78–$34.18

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$63.29
Train from Cardiff Central to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16
Train from Cardiff Central to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Cardiff to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$202.52

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Tarragona
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$82.28

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$69.62
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tarragona
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.78–$36.71

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04

Condor Ferries

Phone:
+44 3456091024
Email:
Website:
condorferries.co.uk/
Other from Poole to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$54.43–$69.62

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tarragona?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tarragona is to train and fly which costs $76.09 - $271.74 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tarragona?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tarragona is to train and fly which takes 7h 44m and costs $76.09 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tarragona?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Tarragona via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 10m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tarragona?

The distance between Cardiff and Tarragona is 1379 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Tarragona without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $326.09 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Tarragona?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Cardiff to Tarragona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tarragona bus from?

Cardiff to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tarragona?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tarragona is to train which takes 16h 17m and costs $326.09 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $119.57 - $184.78 and takes 31h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tarragona bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tarragona bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Tarragona?

Tarragona is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 11:14 in Cardiff and 12:14 in Tarragona.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Tarragona?

Book your Cardiff to Tarragona bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tarragona?

There are 3537+ hotels available in Tarragona. Prices start at $31.80 per night.
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