Barcelona to Coventry by train
Coventry lies 1,256 km (780 mi) north of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 38 min at the speeds typical of Spain and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,532 km (952 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Barcelona | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.7 million | 345,324 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Coventry Arena railway station, Coundon Road railway station, Foleshill railway station |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | CV1 |
Clocks in Coventry are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 9 h 38 min journey lands only 8 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Coventry
Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Barcelona to Coventry
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Staying in Coventry
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Book a hotel in Coventry
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Common questions
How far is Coventry from Barcelona?
1,256 km (780 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona; by road roughly 1,532 km (952 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Coventry by train?
About 9 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Coventry?
Coventry is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).
What currency do I need in Coventry?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.