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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 36m.

How far is it from Santander to Edinburgh?

The distance between Santander and Edinburgh is 878 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 20h 19m and costs £300 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Santander to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Santander to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £410 - £800 and takes 25h 36m, you could also bus, which costs £110 - £310 and takes 32h 56m.

Where does the Santander to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 5:32 PM in Santander and 4:32 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Santander to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

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

Book your Santander to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2619+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SDR - EDI
2h 51m
£67–187
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
20h 19m
£309–605
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburghcar
28h 27m
£203–773
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
28h 30m
£166–484
Fly Santander Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SDR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 1m
£97–264
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BIO - EDI
7h 14m
£78–187
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 King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
25h 36m
£411–761
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
30h 57m
£375–996
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
32h 56m
£111–310
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
21h 3m

Santander to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

20h 19mAverage Duration

£309Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair UK and Ryanair fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Edinburgh Waverley via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 25h 36m.

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