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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Santander is to train and fly and bus which costs €65 - €220 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Santander is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Santander. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Santander via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Reading to Santander?

The distance between Reading and Santander is 1010 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 8m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Reading to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Santander bus from?

Reading to Santander bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where does the Reading to Santander bus arrive?

Reading to Santander bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Reading and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 4:57 AM in Reading and 5:57 AM in Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2053+ hotels available in Santander.

Reading to Santander - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Santander by train, plane, car, car ferry, bus, 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 Heathrow Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane LHR - SDR
7h 46m
€135–259
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LGW - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 7m
€70–216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
23h 38m
€125–772
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Bilbaobus
4. Take the train from Basurto Hospital to Santandertrain
25h 8m
€103–398
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar
15h 5m
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane STN - SDR
5h 50m
€91–298
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LHR - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 53m
€79–297
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LTN - BIO
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 27m
€115–301
Train, car ferry via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
24h 31m
€126–892
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
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
25h 30m
€118–195
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry
36h 33m
€113–263

Reading to Santander by train, subway, bus, and foot

21Weekly Services

25h 8mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,010.4 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Santander via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris in around 25h 30m.

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