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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Santander is to train and fly which costs €90 - €310 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Santander is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Santander via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Santander?

The distance between Cheltenham and Santander is 1098 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 20m and costs €170 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Cheltenham to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Santander bus from?

Cheltenham to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Santander bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 7:06 AM in Cheltenham and 8:06 AM in Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2307+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Cheltenham 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
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1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRS - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 1m
€88–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
22h 52m
€144–763
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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 Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the train from Basurto Hospital to Santandertrain
26h 20m
€174–432
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
16h 38m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BHX - SDR
4h 56m
€91–307
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane STN - SDR
7h 10m
€119–349
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
9h 25m
€126–372
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa 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
10h 26m
€113–319
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h
€125–339
Train, car ferry via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
25h 9m
€207–850
Bus
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus
26h 40m
€120–232
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
38h 4m
€163–744

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

6Weekly Services

26h 20mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,097.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Santander via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 26h 40m.

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