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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Santander is to fly which costs €40 - €230 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Santander. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Santander via London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Santander. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly 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 24h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Santander?

The distance between Manchester and Santander is 1128 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 24m and costs €310 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Manchester to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Santander bus from?

Manchester to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Santander train from?

Manchester to Santander train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Santander?

The best way to get from Manchester to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €40 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €220 and takes 27h 50m, you could also train, which costs €500 - €900 and takes 24h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Santander bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:19 PM in Manchester and 4:19 PM in Santander.

Where does the Manchester to Santander train arrive?

Manchester to Santander train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Manchester to Santander bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 680+ hotels available in Santander.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Santander Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAN - SDR
4h 22m
€44–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
5. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bilbao Intermodalbus
6. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
18h 24m
€319–619
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
25h 4m
€179–815
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 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
27h 50m
€118–212
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BHX - SDR
5h 46m
€91–305
Fly Manchester Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAN - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 22m
€67–187
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane STN - SDR
7h 14m
€133–400
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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 / ...
24h 6m
€520–860
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
39h 57m
€224–788
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
42h 52m
€137–715
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
18h 11m

Manchester to Santander by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 24mAverage Duration

€319Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.6 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Santander via London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 27h 50m.

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