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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €190 and takes 7h 49m.

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 22m and costs €60 - €310.

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 22h.

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 35m and costs €320 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m 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 22m and costs €60 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 23h 33m, you could also train, which costs €460 - €800 and takes 22h.

What is the time difference between Croydon and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Croydon. It is currently 3:32 PM in Croydon and 4:32 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?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2593+ 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)plane STN - SDR
5h 22m
€62–308
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 49m
€48–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
14h 35m
€329–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus
23h 33m
€109–208
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Croydon to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
24h 20m
€162–790
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 53m
€66–259
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 42m
€61–327
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane LGW - BIQ
2. Take the bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
9h 24m
€98–377
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
22h
€469–763
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
35h 50m
€136–696
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
14h 31m
€346–454

Croydon to Santander by train and bus

3Weekly Services

14h 35mAverage Duration

€329Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,069.8 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 23h 33m.

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