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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Santander is to bus and fly which costs €55 - €240 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Santander. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Santander via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 39m.

How far is it from Colchester to Santander?

The distance between Colchester and Santander is 1042 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 39m and costs €110 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Colchester to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Santander bus from?

Colchester to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Santander bus arrive?

Colchester to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:11 PM in Colchester and 6:11 PM in Santander.

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

Book your Colchester to Santander bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1946+ hotels available in Santander.

Colchester to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Santander by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)STN - SDR
4h 50m
€55–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Bilbao
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
22h 39m
€116–594
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
25h 33m
€151–809
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santander
14h 55m
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge 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.
8h 10m
€84–286
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LHR - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 38m
€100–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
25h 39m
€92–291
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
36h 57m
€129–742

Colchester to Santander by train, subway, and bus

16Weekly Services

22h 39mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,041.7 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Santander via London Victoria and Paris in around 25h 39m.

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