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 £75 - £170 and takes 25h 15m.

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 23m and costs £110 - £340.

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 15m.

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 bus which takes 25h 15m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m 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.

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 4:19 PM in Santander and 3:19 PM in Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

There are 8 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)SDR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 8m
£68–237
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiff
22h 39m
£103–648
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 Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to University RE507 / ...
25h 15m
£77–167
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 23m
£116–337
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 19m
£134–562
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 28m
£114–696
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 55m
£107–352

Santander to Cardiff by bus

8Weekly Buses

25h 15mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Cardiff.

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Distance: 598.6 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to University RE via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 25h 15m.

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