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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cheltenham is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £190 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cheltenham is to fly and train which takes 5h 14m and costs £95 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cheltenham station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Royal Well Bus Station via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 41m.

How far is it from Santander to Cheltenham?

The distance between Santander and Cheltenham is 781 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cheltenham without a car is to bus which takes 24h 41m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Santander to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cheltenham bus from?

Santander to Cheltenham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Cheltenham bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Cheltenham?

Cheltenham is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 12:16 PM in Santander and 11:16 AM in Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1659+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Santander to Cheltenham - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Santander to Cheltenham 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 Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
5h 58m
£112–383
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BIO - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
7h 21m
£64–188
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Cheltenham
22h 36m
£103–653
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 Royal Well Bus Station444 / ...
24h 41m
£90–168
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Cheltenham
16h 53m
Fly Santander Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SDR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
5h 14m
£98–274
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BIO - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa
9h 17m
£113–382
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BIO - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Cheltenham Spa
10h 14m
£86–335
Car ferry, train via Plymouth
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Cheltenham SpaPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
24h 17m
£100–706
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 Cheltenham Spa
25h 52m
£139–562
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cheltenham Spa
33h 53m
£73–294

Santander to Cheltenham by bus

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24h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 776 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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You can take a bus from Santander to Royal Well Bus Station via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 24h 41m.

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