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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Colchester is to car ferry and train which costs £65 - £270 and takes 32h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Colchester is to fly and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Coach Stop via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.

How far is it from Santander to Colchester?

The distance between Santander and Colchester is 651 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 17m and costs £95 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Santander to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Colchester bus from?

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

Where does the Santander to Colchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:23 AM in Santander and 6:23 AM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 314+ hotels available in Colchester.

Santander to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Colchester by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, 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 London Stansted Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)SDR - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
3h 51m
£67–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
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 Liverpool Street to Colchester
22h 17m
£99–471
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Colchester
25h 16m
£133–693
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchester
14h 57m
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London City Airport (LCY)SDR - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 58m
£110–368
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 Coach Stop816
25h 6m
£95–194
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
32h 59m
£68–265

Santander to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

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22h 17mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 646.9 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Coach Stop via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 25h 6m.

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