United Kingdom
SpainLondon to Barcelona shipping route.
1,472 km by rail, about 2.0 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: London and Barcelona
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
LondonRailBarcelonaRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 1,472 km (914 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,139 km |
| Transit time | 2.0 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the London to Barcelona shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from London, United Kingdom to Barcelona, Spain runs 1,472 km on the freight network, heading south. The straight line between the cities is 1,139 km, the track adds 29%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.0 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United Kingdom and Spain come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in London and Barcelona.
By road the same trip is 1,498 km and takes a truck about 28 h.
Of 33 rail routes from London in this directory, Barcelona is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations: Copenhagen (1,439 km), Prague (1,378 km) and Verona (1,367 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from London to Barcelona?
1,472 km by rail (1,139 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from London to Barcelona?
About 2.0 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Barcelona to London has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.