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How to get fromSantander to Englandby plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to England by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SDR - MAN
    2h 16m
    £49–192

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    12h 45m
    £291–451

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 7783
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 29m
    £105–167

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Plymouth to Londoncar car
    24h 14m
    £143–673

  5. Fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SDR - STN
    3h 10m
    £51–206

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Santander to Portsmouthferry ferry Es Sdr-Gb Pme
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
    33h 7m
    £232–266

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Londoncar car
    14h 46m
    £323–416

Santander to England by bus, foot, train, and subway

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 700.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and England?

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Horse Guards Parade via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Victoria Coach Station in around 22h 29m.

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