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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Canterbury is to bus which costs £75 - £150 and takes 20h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Canterbury is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Canterbury West via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

How far is it from Santander to Canterbury?

The distance between Santander and Canterbury is 715 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Canterbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 35m and costs £150 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Santander to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Canterbury train from?

Santander to Canterbury train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Santander to Canterbury is to bus which takes 20h 37m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £230 - £700 and takes 22h 10m.

What is the time difference between Santander and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 6:20 PM in Santander and 5:20 PM in Canterbury.

Where does the Santander to Canterbury train arrive?

Santander to Canterbury train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

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

Book your Santander to Canterbury train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Canterbury?

There are 2141+ hotels available in Canterbury.

Santander to Canterbury - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Canterbury by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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 London Stansted Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
4h 11m
£78–252
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury West
34h 16m
£70–274
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
14h 35m
£151–546
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Dover700 / ...
20h 37m
£79–150
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Canterbury
24h 38m
£133–693
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London City Airport (LCY)SDR - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury West
6h 28m
£120–415
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille EuropeTgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
22h 10m
£234–677
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
13h 56m

Santander to Canterbury by bus and train

9Weekly Services

14h 35mAverage Duration

£151Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Bus Station via Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 20h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Canterbury West via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 22h 10m.

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