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 - £200 and takes 5h 45m.

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 27m 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.

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 56m and costs £150 - £380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 6:32 PM in Santander and 5:32 PM in Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1674+ 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, 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
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SDR - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 45m
£86–195
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Cardiffcar
22h 56m
£128–648
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 56m
£154–375
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 27m
£112–331
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
25h 3m
£166–741
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 57m
£167–736
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus 507 / ...
28h 9m
£110–211
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
34h
£141–636

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

7Weekly Services

25h 56mAverage Duration

£154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 598.5 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to University RE via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 28h 9m.

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