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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cardiff is to fly and train which costs £85 - £210 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cardiff is to fly and train which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at University RE via Bilbao, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 2m.

How far is it from Santander to Cardiff?

The distance between Santander and Cardiff is 602 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cardiff without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 53m and costs £180 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Santander to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cardiff bus from?

Santander to Cardiff bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Santander to Cardiff is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £80 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 30h 2m.

Where does the Santander to Cardiff bus arrive?

Santander to Cardiff bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 10:38 PM in Santander and 9:38 PM in Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Santander to Cardiff - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Cardiff by plane, train, car ferry, car, 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.

Fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SDR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 9m
£89–207
Fly to Cardiff Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane SDR - CWL
6h 6m
£82–306
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
22h 56m
£103–648
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
25h 53m
£180–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiffcar
16h 59m
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 24m
£124–343
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
24h 50m
£152–816
Car ferry, train via Exeter
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
25h 44m
£159–786
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
30h 2m
£106–164
Car ferry, train #2
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
33h 56m
£152–659

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

7Weekly Services

25h 53mAverage Duration

£180Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Cardiff.

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Distance: 598.5 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cardiff, Wales?

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to University RE via Bilbao, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 30h 2m.

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