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 £70 - £180 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 £70 - £180.

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 E.A. and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bilbao, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.

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 37m.

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 which takes 20h 14m and costs £340 - £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 ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. 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 £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 34h 41m, you could also train, which costs £400 - £700 and takes 25h 37m.

Where does the Santander to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:19 AM in Santander and 6:19 AM 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 9 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 to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SDR - EDI
2h 51m
£71–175
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
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 14m
£341–627
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Edinburghcar
28h 27m
£178–773
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 Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
34h 41m
£122–184
Fly 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
10h 51m
£87–279
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 37m
£408–684
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
30h 43m
£290–1,346
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
37h 25m
£133–686
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 and train

8Weekly Services

20h 14mAverage Duration

£341Cheapest 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) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bilbao, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 34h 41m.

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