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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Santander is to bus which costs €60 - €220 and takes 27h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Santander is to train and fly which takes 7h 45m and costs €130 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Santander. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Santander via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 6m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Santander?

The distance between Cardiff and Santander is 1089 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 56m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cardiff to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Santander bus from?

Cardiff to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Santander bus arrive?

Cardiff to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:42 PM in Cardiff and 11:42 PM in Santander.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Santander?

Book your Cardiff to Santander bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Santander.

Cardiff to Santander - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Santander by train, plane, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BRS - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 5m
€96–244
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
27h 6m
€64–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
22h 54m
€118–761
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the train from Basurto Hospital to Santander
25h 56m
€123–531
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santander
16h 28m
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CWL - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 39m
€79–290
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)STN - SDR
7h 45m
€135–405
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LHR - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 23m
€129–366
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LGW - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 14m
€106–356
Train, car ferry via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouth
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
25h 15m
€104–818
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Plymouth Coach StationCp5
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
25h 23m
€108–762
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth HarbourCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
37h 35m
€176–744

Cardiff to Santander by train, bus, foot, and car ferry

1Weekly Services

25h 15mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,088.6 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Santander via London Victoria and Paris in around 27h 6m.

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