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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Chester is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £200 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £95 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Chester. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Chester. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Chester via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 50m.

How far is it from Santander to Chester?

The distance between Santander and Chester is 745 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 20m and costs £210 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Santander to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Chester train from?

Santander to Chester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Chester?

The best way to get from Santander to Chester is to bus which takes 27h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 7h 8m, you could also train, which costs £240 - £800 and takes 23h 50m.

Where does the Santander to Chester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 6:01 AM in Santander and 5:01 AM in Chester.

Where does the Santander to Chester train arrive?

Santander to Chester train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Chester by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 3m
£96–194
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 16m
£69–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
16h 20m
£214–626
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Chestercar
25h 2m
£128–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
27h 42m
Fly Santander Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SDR - LPL
7h 8m
£72–252
Fly Santander Airport 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 Euston to Chestertrain
5h 48m
£114–394
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
23h 50m
£247–788
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
36h 52m
£78–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
17h 47m

Santander to Chester by bus, train, and foot

8Weekly Services

16h 20mAverage Duration

£214Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Chester.

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Distance: 740.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Santander to Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 27h 42m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and easyJet fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL) 5 times a week.

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