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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Santander is to fly which costs €85 - €230 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Santander via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Santander. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley 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 25h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Santander?

The distance between Edinburgh and Santander is 1404 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 28m and costs €270 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Edinburgh to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Santander bus from?

Edinburgh to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Santander train from?

Edinburgh to Santander train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Santander?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €320 and takes 31h 39m, you could also train, which costs €310 - €900 and takes 25h 32m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Santander bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 5:45 PM in Edinburgh and 6:45 PM in Santander.

Where does the Edinburgh to Santander train arrive?

Edinburgh to Santander train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Santander train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1946+ hotels available in Santander.

Edinburgh to Santander - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR)EDI - SDR
4h 57m
€86–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
31h 39m
€84–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
18h 28m
€275–736
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
28h 21m
€210–894
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)EDI - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 42m
€100–199
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GLA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
10h 31m
€109–284
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
25h 32m
€310–882
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PlymouthEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
30h 32m
€160–1,093
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Birmingham Coach Station832
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station160
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
2d 2h
€135–737
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santander
20h 51m

Edinburgh to Santander by train and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 28mAverage Duration

€275Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,404.4 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Santander, Spain?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Santander via London Victoria and Paris in around 31h 39m.

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