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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Chester is to fly and train which costs £45 - £220 and takes 3h 55m.

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 55m and costs £45 - £220.

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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

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, Perpignan, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.

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 44m and costs £330 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 29h 40m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 6h 30m, you could also train, which costs £490 - £850 and takes 24h 49m.

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 4:37 PM in Santander and 3:37 PM 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?

Book your Santander to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Santander to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1077+ hotels available in Chester.

Santander to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 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 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 55m
£48–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
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 44m
£339–586
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Chestercar
25h 17m
£153–688
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 Chester Bus Interchangebus
29h 40m
£107–186
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SDR - LPL
6h 30m
£65–236
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SDR - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
4h 4m
£76–241
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignantrain Ave
3. Take the train from Perpignan 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 49m
£490–822
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
37h 7m
£181–670
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 49m

Santander to Chester by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

16h 44mAverage Duration

£339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 740.7 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 29h 40m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and Jet2.com fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL) twice a week.

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