Barcelona to Brighton, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

661.1 miles 1063.9 km · straight line
793.3 miles estimated 1276.7 km · driving distance
15h 58min estimated drive time
€124 - €153 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Barcelona from Brighton, United Kingdom?

The distance from Barcelona to Brighton, United Kingdom is 661.1 miles (1063.9 km) as the crow flies. Brighton, United Kingdom is located N of Barcelona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793.3 miles, taking about 15h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Barcelona is in Spain, while Brighton, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barcelona and Brighton, United Kingdom. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barcelona to Brighton, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 58min €124 - €153 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 10min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 45min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barcelona & Brighton, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Barcelona
41.39°N, 2.17°E
Europe/Madrid
12m elevation
Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients