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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Manchester is to bus and fly which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 32m.

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 20m and costs £60 - £160.

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 28h 50m.

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 21m.

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 17h 55m and costs £170 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m 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 20m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 28h 50m, you could also train, which costs £230 - £800 and takes 23h 21m.

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 6:22 PM in Santander and 5:22 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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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 Santander Airport to Manchester Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SDR - MAN
2h 20m
£64–158
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BIO - MAN
6h 32m
£60–162
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
17h 55m
£173–699
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Manchestercar
24h 50m
£133–693
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 / ...
28h 50m
£65–226
Fly Santander Airport 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 54m
£66–262
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 21m
£237–778
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 16m
£66–455
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 15m
£60–318
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, foot, and train

5Weekly Services

17h 55mAverage Duration

£173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.7 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 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 28h 50m.

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