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 £60 - £170 and takes 8h 18m.

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 6m and costs £75 - £190.

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 26h 48m.

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 54m.

How far is it from Santander to Chester?

The distance between Santander and Chester is 715 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 17m and costs £180 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 fly which takes 7h 9m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 26h 48m, you could also train, which costs £260 - £800 and takes 23h 54m.

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 2:03 AM in Santander and 1:03 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?

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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 960+ 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, bus, train, 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 Liverpool
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL)SDR - LPL
7h 9m
£80–271
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BIO - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 18m
£63–164
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
16h 17m
£184–651
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Chester
24h 56m
£128–688
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 Chester Bus Interchange
26h 48m
£82–169
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 Airport to Chester
4h 6m
£75–182
Fly Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
5h 49m
£115–400
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille EuropeTgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
23h 54m
£264–802
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
36h 56m
£70–348
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
18h

Santander to Chester by bus, train, and foot

9Weekly Services

16h 17mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.5 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, and easyJet fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 26h 48m.

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