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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Santander is to bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 23h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Santander. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Santander via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.

How far is it from Croydon to Santander?

The distance between Croydon and Santander is 1070 km.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 59m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Croydon to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Santander train from?

Croydon to Santander train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Santander?

The best way to get from Croydon to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 23h 48m, you could also train, which costs €260 - €750 and takes 21h 53m.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 9:19 PM in Croydon and 10:19 PM in Santander.

Where does the Croydon to Santander train arrive?

Croydon to Santander train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Santander?

Book your Croydon to Santander train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1993+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Croydon to Santander by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), 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 London Stansted Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)STN - SDR
5h 18m
€86–289
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LGW - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 10m
€51–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
14h 59m
€215–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to SantanderFlixBus 783 / ...
23h 48m
€66–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Croydon to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
24h 18m
€136–788
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Santander Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santander Airport (SDR)LHR - SDR
7h 57m
€94–342
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LHR - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 23m
€103–270
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LTN - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 13m
€106–259
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
21h 53m
€267–752
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth HarbourLondon Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
35h 59m
€122–650
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santander
14h 2m

Croydon to Santander by train and bus

3Weekly Services

14h 59mAverage Duration

€215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,069.8 km
Duration: 5h 18m

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

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Croydon to Santander via London Victoria, London Victoria, and Paris in around 23h 48m.

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