Barcelona to Plymouth: Road Trip Guide & Distance

690.7 miles 1111.5 km · straight line
828.8 miles estimated 1333.8 km · driving distance
16h 40min estimated drive time
€130 - €160 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Barcelona from Plymouth?

The distance from Barcelona to Plymouth is 690.7 miles (1111.5 km) as the crow flies. Plymouth is located NNW of Barcelona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 828.8 miles, taking about 16h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Barcelona is in Spain, while Plymouth 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barcelona and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 40min €130 - €160 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 0min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 40min $99–$290* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barcelona & Plymouth

Quick Facts

Barcelona
41.39°N, 2.17°E
Europe/Madrid
12m elevation
Plymouth
50.38°N, 4.14°W
Europe/London
50m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients