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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Santander is to fly which costs €75 - €170 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Santander is to train and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €100 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via London Victoria, Dover, Lille - Europe Train Station and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.

How far is it from Bristol to Santander?

The distance between Bristol and Santander is 1025 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 58m and costs €110 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Bristol to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Santander bus from?

Bristol to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Bristol to Santander?

The best way to get from Bristol to Santander is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 29h 29m.

Where does the Bristol to Santander bus arrive?

Bristol to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 3:28 AM in Bristol and 4:28 AM in Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

Bristol to Santander - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Santander by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or car 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 Bristol Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 2m
€63–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bristol to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
22h 26m
€163–527
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
4. Take the train from Basurto Hospital to Santandertrain
25h 58m
€112–529
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bristol to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
16h 19m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane STN - SDR
6h 46m
€100–424
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 53m
€98–423
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 44m
€99–377
Fly Bristol Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BRS - SDR
8h 12m
€75–170
Train, car ferry via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
23h 51m
€149–570
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
29h 29m
€70–148
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
36h 43m
€154–281

Bristol to Santander by train, subway, bus, and foot

7Weekly Services

25h 58mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.4 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Santander, Spain?

easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Santander E.A. via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Bilbao Intermodal in around 29h 29m.

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