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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Santander is to bus which costs €80 - €250 and takes 27h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Santander is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ely and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Santander. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Santander via Parkside, London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ely 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 39m.

How far is it from Ely to Santander?

The distance between Ely and Santander is 1058 km.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 12m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ely to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Santander bus from?

Ely to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Ely to Santander train from?

Ely to Santander train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Ely to Santander?

The best way to get from Ely to Santander is to bus which takes 27h 15m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €800 and takes 22h 39m.

Where does the Ely to Santander bus arrive?

Ely to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Ely and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Ely. It is currently 5:55 AM in Ely and 6:55 AM in Santander.

Where does the Ely to Santander train arrive?

Ely to Santander train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ely to Santander by train, plane, 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.

Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airport
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)STN - SDR
5h 28m
€76–251
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LGW - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h 29m
€71–250
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to HendayeTgv
4. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santander
15h 12m
€199–562
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ely to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
25h 19m
€155–815
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
27h 15m
€84–244
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
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 54m
€109–326
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)LTN - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
9h
€106–297
Train
1. Take the train from Ely 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 / ...
22h 39m
€278–786
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ely to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
38h 10m
€126–711
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ely to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santander
14h 58m

Ely to Santander by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

15h 12mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,058.2 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Santander via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris in around 27h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ely to Santander via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 22h 39m.

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