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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €180 and takes 7h 9m.

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 19m and costs €80 - €190.

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 Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Santander via London Victoria and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 19m.

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 23h 41m.

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 16h 37m and costs €240 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 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 19m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €280 and takes 28h 19m, you could also train, which costs €280 - €1000 and takes 23h 41m.

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 10:31 PM in Manchester and 11:31 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 train ticket from Manchester to Santander?

Book your Manchester to Santander train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1946+ 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
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR)MAN - SDR
4h 19m
€83–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris to Santander
28h 19m
€70–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
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.
16h 37m
€249–814
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santander
25h
€153–813
Fly Manchester Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MAN - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 9m
€72–174
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Santander Airport (SDR)BHX - SDR
5h 50m
€85–358
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)STN - SDR
7h 8m
€118–447
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
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 / ...
23h 41m
€284–960
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
40h 1m
€127–783
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station160
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
43h 4m
€123–711
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santander
18h 3m

Manchester to Santander by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

16h 37mAverage Duration

€249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,127.6 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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 Shudehill Interchange to Santander via London Victoria and Paris in around 28h 19m.

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