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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Manchester is to fly which costs £45 - £190 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.

How far is it from Santander to Manchester?

The distance between Santander and Manchester is 705 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 53m and costs £270 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Santander to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Manchester?

The best way to get from Santander to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £240 and takes 29h 10m, you could also train, which costs £380 - £750 and takes 23h 48m.

Where does the Santander to Manchester bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 9:29 PM in Santander and 8:29 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Santander to Manchester train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Santander to Manchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Manchester 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 Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
2h 19m
£49–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
3. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
6. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
18h 53m
£272–564
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Manchestercar
25h 5m
£158–693
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
29h 10m
£122–238
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SDR - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 27m
£71–257
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane SDR - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 27m
£91–298
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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
23h 48m
£385–723
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
36h 5m
£201–686
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
38h 37m
£123–616
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Manchestercar
18h 14m

Santander to Manchester by bus, train, and foot

8Weekly Services

18h 53mAverage Duration

£272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.7 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Manchester Central Coach Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 29h 10m.

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