What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Santander is to fly which costs €65 - €230 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Santander. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Santander via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 46m.

How far is it from Belfast to Santander?

The distance between Belfast and Santander is 1293 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Santander without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 39h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Santander?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Belfast to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Santander bus from?

Belfast to Santander bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Santander bus arrive?

Belfast to Santander bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Belfast. It is currently 6:06 PM in Belfast and 7:06 PM in Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Santander.

Belfast to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Santander by plane, car, car ferry, busferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Santander Airport
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BFS - SDR
8h 55m
€65–224
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Belfast to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
3. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar
31h 58m
€116–653
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
5. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus
39h 46m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane DUB - SDR
5h 55m
€75–332
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BHD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 34m
€101–232
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Bilbaocarferry
4. Take the bus from Santurce/Santurtzi to Santander E.A.bus
37h 31m
€96–626
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
2d 2h
€252–907

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Santander Airport (SDR) flights

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,292.5 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Santander, Spain?

Ryanair UK, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily.

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