--- title: "Trains from Barcelona to London | EveryRail" description: "No direct train. TGV INOUI Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon (about 6h46), RER D to Gare du Nord, then Eurostar (2h17) to London St Pancras." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/barcelona-to-london/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Barcelona to London by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Spain]()Barcelona to London by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Barcelona to London by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in London]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Barcelona to London by train No direct train. TGV INOUI Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon (about 6h46), RER D to Gare du Nord, then Eurostar (2h17) to London St Pancras. Origin [Barcelona]() Destination [London]() Main stations Barcelona Sants to London St Pancras International Countries [Spain](), [United Kingdom]() There is no direct train from [Barcelona]() to [London](). You take a TGV INOUI from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon, then [Eurostar]() from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International. Allow 11 to 12 hours from Sants to St Pancras once the change and a sensible margin are counted. ## Barcelona to Paris TGV INOUI Spain trains run from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon in about 6h46 at the fastest, with up to three a day. Besides Sants, the service picks up at [Girona]() and Figueres-Vilafant, then serves French cities including Perpignan, Montpellier and Nîmes. Trains have free Wi-Fi, and Le Bistro TGV INOUI serves food and drink on board. ## Changing in Paris Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord are separate stations, so the change means a trip across Paris. RER D links them and the ride takes about 30 minutes, plus walking time at each end. Pick a Eurostar that leaves at least two hours after your TGV is due in, so the ride, a late TGV and the Eurostar check-in all fit. The two legs are separate contracts of transport, even when both are bought in one booking. Eurostar and SNCF both belong to the Railteam alliance, whose missed-connection rule can put you on the next available train at no extra cost, but at busy times that can be the next day. The trains alone add up to just over nine hours, and the clock in London is one hour behind Paris. ## Eurostar to London Eurostar takes 2h17 from Gare du Nord to St Pancras International. Ticket gates close 30 minutes before departure in Standard and Plus, and 15 minutes before in Premier, so arrive at the time printed on your ticket. You clear border control in Paris. Your passport is checked twice, first by the French authorities and then by UK Border Force. Most visitors, including EU and US citizens, need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation or a visa before they travel, and each traveller needs their own, children included. British and Irish passport holders do not. Luggage is two pieces plus hand luggage in Standard and Plus, and three pieces plus hand luggage in Premier, with each piece up to 85cm long. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Eurostar]() Eurostar runs high-speed trains from London St Pancras to Paris (2 h 16 min), Brussels (1 h 53 min) and Amsterdam; London departures require border checks. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in London [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in London**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Barcelona to London? No. You take a TGV INOUI from Barcelona Sants to Paris Gare de Lyon, change stations, and continue on Eurostar from Gare du Nord. ### How long does the Barcelona to London train take? The TGV takes about 6h46 at the fastest and Eurostar takes 2h17, so the trains add up to just over nine hours. With the RER D change and a safe margin, plan on 11 to 12 hours. ### How many trains a day run from Barcelona to Paris? Up to three TGV INOUI Spain trains a day leave from Barcelona. ### How do I get from Gare de Lyon to Gare du Nord? Take RER D between the two stations. The ride takes about 30 minutes, plus walking time at each end. ### Are the TGV and Eurostar on one ticket? No, they are separate contracts of transport even when booked in one transaction. Missed-connection cover between Railteam high-speed trains, which include Eurostar and SNCF, can put you on the next available train at no extra cost, but at busy times that may be the next day. ### What checks are there before boarding Eurostar in Paris? Your passport is checked twice, first by the French authorities and then by UK Border Force. Ticket gates close 30 minutes before departure in Standard and Plus. ### Do I need an ETA to travel to London by train? Most visitors need an ETA or a visa, including EU and US citizens. British and Irish passport holders do not. Each traveller needs one, children included. ## More routes [![Tower Bridge in London at dusk]()Amsterdam to London by trainDirect Eurostar trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Amsterdam to London, with around 3 daily departures and fares from about €57 / £52.]()[![View of Bilbao, Spain]()Barcelona to Bilbao by trainOne direct Renfe Alvia a day links Barcelona and Bilbao in around 7 hours, with weekend engineering works and no full high-speed line.]()[![Girona old town skyline with cathedral towers at golden hour]()Barcelona to Girona by trainBarcelona to Girona has direct Avant and AVE trains taking 38 to 57 minutes, plus Rodalies R11 in 1 hour 10 to 30 minutes, with more than 20 daily departures.]()[![Cityscape of Innsbruck, Austria]()Barcelona to Innsbruck by trainBarcelona to Innsbruck has no direct train; travel through Lyon or Paris and Switzerland to Zurich, then take the direct Railjet to Innsbruck Hbf over two days.]()[![View of Lisbon, Portugal]()Barcelona to Lisbon by trainNo direct train links Barcelona and Lisbon: rail via Badajoz and Entroncamento takes 10-11 hours, while Alsa's Madrid-Lisbon coach takes 8-9 hours.]()[![Madrid's Gran Via street at dusk with the Metropolis Building]()Barcelona to Madrid by trainDirect high-speed trains from Barcelona to Madrid take about 2.5 to 3.5 hours, departing Barcelona Sants for Atocha or Chamartín.]()[![Promenade des Anglais and coastline in Nice]()Barcelona to Nice by trainBarcelona to Nice has no direct trains; journeys require at least one change, usually at Marseille, and take around 7 hours 10 minutes to 13+ hours.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()Barcelona to Paris by trainBarcelona to Paris TGV inOui takes about 6 hours 45 minutes; tickets from €69 one way in second class on selected trains and dates, subject to availability.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/barcelona-to-london/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Barcelona to London | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Barcelona to London. 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