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Thirteen ways to Travel from Barcelona to Reading

Composite routes from Barcelona to Reading

Cheapest
15 h 4 min
Car
1553 km.
from $85
Fastest
2 h 13 min
Plane
Other
15 h 4 min
Rideshare
1553 km.
from $20.26
5 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $174.24
6 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $130.54
11 h 6 min
1143 km.
from $569.80
23 h 57 min
Bus, Train
1144 km.
from $144.46
6 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $146.30
6 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $200.22
6 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $253.37
6 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $163.15
7 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
1145 km.
from $206.09
24 h 47 min
Bus, Train
1144 km.
from $169.75

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,139.20
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$240.50
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$493.65

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$30.38–$177.21
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$265.81
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.11–$329.10
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$329.10

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$886.04
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$278.47
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.63–$240.50
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$56.96–$329.10
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$1,139.20
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$240.50
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$493.65

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$949.33

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$189.87

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Paris
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24
Bus from Paris to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Paris
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$107.59
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$36.71

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Eurotunnel

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

Thameslink

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$126.58

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Caen to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$341.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Reading is to fly and train which costs $59.78 - $260.87 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Reading is to fly and train which takes 5h 48m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Reading. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Reading via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Reading?

The distance between Barcelona and Reading is 1210 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Reading without a car is to train which takes 11h 6m and costs $293.48 - $543.48 .

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Barcelona to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Reading train from?

Barcelona to Reading train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

What is the time difference between Barcelona and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Barcelona. It is currently 16:04 in Barcelona and 15:04 in Reading.

Where does the Barcelona to Reading train arrive?

Barcelona to Reading train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

How do I get a train ticket from Barcelona to Reading?

Book your Barcelona to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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