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 €80 - €220 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 €80 - €220.

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, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.

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 26h.

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 44m and costs €400 - €700.

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 €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 31h 45m, you could also train, which costs €470 - €900 and takes 26h.

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 8:43 AM in Edinburgh and 9:43 AM 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ 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)plane EDI - SDR
4h 57m
€81–211
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbaobus
5. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
18h 44m
€409–683
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
28h 27m
€238–899
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
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
31h 45m
€128–229
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane EDI - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 11m
€89–220
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GLA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
10h 36m
€111–257
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
26h
€479–887
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
30h 43m
€436–1,163
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
37h 37m
€216–979
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
20h 59m

Edinburgh to Santander by train and bus

3Weekly Services

18h 44mAverage Duration

€409Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,404.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

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

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Santander via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 31h 45m.

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