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Yes, the train works for me if I can do it in not much over 24 hours. If it takes two full days, that's too much time.
the first train from Madrid to Barcelona to connect with the TGV doesn't take bikes
It's a low cost Avlo train, 2nd class only, maximum luggage size is too small for a bagged bike. The first AVE that you can put a bagged bike on is too late to get you back to London that day.
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Sounds like you have very specific time frame? You can probably find more options using slower trains but, they're um slower. We've used the Regionale and/or MD trains to go from Barcelona down to Amposta for an MTB event. You can just wheel your bike on and off them.
Some parts are harder to get to then others, ie. France has trains into the Pyrenees but Spain doesn't really.
What's "the first train from Madrid to Barcelona to connect with the TGV doesn't take bikes."? You mean, doesn't take complete bikes, but what about bagging it?
I don't know what an interrail pass is. We just use renfe.com and maybe the French and DB train sites to book stuff.