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Trains from Southampton to Barcelona

🚆 Embark on a scenic train journey from Southampton to Barcelona that takes approximately 12 hours and 51 minutes, offering a comfortable and relaxing way to travel between the two vibrant cities. 🎫 The prices for trains between Southampton and Barcelona range from £285 to £620, providing options for different budgets while still ensuring a convenient and enjoyable travel experience. 🗺️ Route 1 takes 23 hours and 9 minutes to cover the 1,928 km distance from Southampton to Barcelona, with 3 transfers along the way, providing opportunities to explore multiple destinations on this exciting train adventure through Europe.

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  • There are several companies that provide train routes from Southampton to Barcelona. The journey typically takes around 12 hours and 51 minutes, with prices ranging from £287 to £625. One popular route includes transfers at London Waterloo, Bruxelles Midi, and Valence TGV Rhone-alpes Sud with agencies such as South Western Railway, Eurostar, and SNCF. This route covers a distance of 1,928 km and takes approximately 23 hours and 9 minutes to reach Barcelona.
  • The fastest train option between Southampton and Barcelona takes approximately 12 hours and 51 minutes. The journey involves multiple transfers including stops at London Waterloo, Bruxelles Midi, and Valence TGV Rhone-alpes Sud. While this route offers a more extended travel time of 23 hours and 9 minutes due to the transfers involved, the overall fastest option within this route takes just under 13 hours.
  • There are a total of four trains involved in the journey from Southampton to Barcelona. This route includes transfers at London Waterloo, Bruxelles Midi, Valence TGV Rhone-alpes Sud, and finally arriving at Barcelona-Sants. While the overall trip duration can take 23 hours and 9 minutes due to the multiple transfers, there are specifically four train segments to be taken in total for this route. Each transfer is managed by different train agencies such as South Western Railway, Eurostar, and SNCF.
  • The first train of the day to travel from Southampton to Barcelona is the service departing Southampton Central towards London Waterloo. This initial leg of the journey typically begins in the early morning hours to facilitate the connection to subsequent trains. The last train of the day on this route is the service departing Valence TGV Rhone-alpes Sud towards Barcelona-Sants, which usually runs until late evening for travelers. The combined schedule of these trains allows for a full day of travel to reach Barcelona from Southampton.
  • There are no direct train trips each day between Southampton and Barcelona. The journey involves multiple transfers at various stations such as London Waterloo, Bruxelles Midi, Lille - Mediterranee TGV, and Valence TGV Rhone-alpes Sud, before reaching the final destination of Barcelona-Sants. Due to the route's complexity and distance of 1,928 km, passengers will need to plan for the transfers along the way and timings of different trains to complete the trip.
  • The cost of a train journey from Southampton to Barcelona typically ranges from £287 to £625. This price range may vary depending on factors such as the time of booking, class of travel, and availability of discounts or promotions. Passengers are advised to check with the respective train companies for the most up-to-date fare information and any potential deals on offer.

Will you be returning to Southampton by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Barcelona to Southampton

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