7h 10mTotal estimate
~€74–265Rough fare per person
Flight to Alicante
London → Alicante · about 2h in the air · ~€70–250
Train to Cartagena
Alicante → Cartagena · about 2h 10m · ~€4–15
London → Cartagena
United Kingdom to Spain · 1 border · Where else can you go from London?
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About the trip from London to Cartagena
London (United Kingdom) and Cartagena (Spain) are 1,548 km (962 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Alicante: about 7h 10m door to door with 1 change, for ~€74–265 per person. The fastest route, by flight, bus and train via Corvera and Murcia, takes about 6h 55m (~€74–262). Without flying, it takes about 17h 25m by train, via Paris, Barcelona and Alicante. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from London to Alicante: about 2h in the air, 1,464 km, ~€70–250
- Train from Alicante to Cartagena: about 2h 10m, 94 km, ~€4–15
Every route we know
- Flight + Train, via Alicante: about 7h 10m, 1 change, ~€74–265
- Flight + Bus + Train, via Corvera and Murcia: about 6h 55m, 2 changes, ~€74–262
- Train, via Paris, Barcelona and Alicante: about 17h 25m, 3 changes, ~€104–420
- Flight + Bus + Train, via Corvera and Murcia: ~8h 50m, 2 changes, ~€94–282
Questions
How long does it take to get from London to Cartagena?
About 7h 10m door to door by flight and train, via Alicante, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 6h 55m.
How much does it cost to travel from London to Cartagena?
~€74–265 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from London to Cartagena without flying?
Yes: by train, via Paris, Barcelona and Alicante, in about 17h 25m, for ~€104–420.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.