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 - €210 and takes 7h 10m.

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 €60 - €240.

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 9m.

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 36m and costs €310 - €650.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Manchester to Santander?

The best way to get from Manchester to Santander is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €380 - €750 and takes 24h 9m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:02 PM in Manchester and 4:02 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?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

Manchester to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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 to Santander Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAN - SDR
4h 19m
€65–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
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
16h 36m
€319–645
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
25h 4m
€153–813
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Bilbaobus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
27h 5m
€147–296
Fly 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 10m
€74–201
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 9m
€380–740
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
40h 2m
€203–931
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
42h 56m
€138–670
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 10m

Manchester to Santander by train, foot, and bus

3Weekly Services

16h 36mAverage Duration

€319Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Santander.

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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) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Santander via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 24h 9m.

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