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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cardiff is to bus which costs £85 - £180 and takes 25h 30m.

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 29m and costs £100 - £330.

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 and arriving at University RE via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 30m.

How far is it from Santander to Cardiff?

The distance between Santander and Cardiff is 569 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 28m and costs £120 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Santander to Cardiff is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs £85 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 25h 30m.

Where does the Santander to Cardiff bus arrive?

Santander to Cardiff bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Cardiff?

Cardiff is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 12:22 AM in Santander and 11:22 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Santander to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Cardiff by plane, car ferry, car, train, 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 Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)SDR - CWL
7h 16m
£88–306
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)SDR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 9m
£62–216
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff
22h 39m
£103–648
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospital
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
25h 28m
£125–535
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cardiff
16h 51m
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
5h 29m
£108–329
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
25h 26m
£114–693
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria814 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
25h 30m
£86–173
Car ferry, train via Portsmouth
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff CentralPortsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
33h 58m
£66–349

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

15Weekly Services

25h 28mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 565.6 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Cardiff Airport (CWL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to University RE via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 25h 30m.

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