The average train between Santander and London takes 24h 48m and the fastest train takes 22h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to London. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Santander and London. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into London at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 24h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to London. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at London station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 48m.
Santander to London train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to London train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
The distance between Santander and London is 935.8 km. The road distance is 1,469 km.
You can take a train from Santander to London St Pancras Intl via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, and Paris Nord in around 17h 11m.