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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Chester is to bus which costs £60 - £140 and takes 32h 10m.

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 3h 56m and costs £60 - £160.

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 E.A. and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bilbao, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.

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 24h 20m.

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 31m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. 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 32h 10m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 6h 52m, you could also train, which costs £240 - £750 and takes 24h 20m.

Where does the Santander to Chester bus arrive?

Santander to Chester bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:36 AM in Santander and 6:36 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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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
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
3h 56m
£62–160
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 31m
£184–610
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Chestercar
25h 17m
£128–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus
32h 10m
£64–132
Fly Santander Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SDR - LPL
6h 52m
£66–232
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 7m
£66–185
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
£99–392
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
24h 20m
£247–744
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 41m
£161–404
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

7Weekly Services

16h 31mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Chester Bus Interchange via Bilbao, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 32h 10m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and easyJet fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week.

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