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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Scotland is to fly which costs £60 - £250 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bilbao, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Glasgow Central via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.

How far is it from Santander to Scotland?

The distance between Santander and Scotland is 878 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Scotland without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 24m and costs £260 - £750.

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

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Scotland bus from?

Santander to Scotland bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Scotland?

The best way to get from Santander to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £190 and takes 35h 48m, you could also train, which costs £320 - £850 and takes 26h 24m.

Where does the Santander to Scotland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Scotland?

Scotland is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:50 PM in Santander and 6:50 PM in Scotland.

Where does the Santander to Scotland train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Santander to Scotland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Scotland by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), ferry, 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
£72–186
Fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SDR - GLA
9h 49m
£60–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
18h 24m
£269–738
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgowcar
28h 12m
£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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
35h 48m
£122–189
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 Glasgow Centraltrain
26h 24m
£328–814
Car ferry, ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the ferry from Plymouth Stonehouse Ferry Terminal to Cremyll Mount Edgcumbe Ferry Landingferry
3. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain
34h 16m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar
20h 56m

Santander to Scotland by bus, train, and foot

7Weekly Services

18h 24mAverage Duration

£269Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and 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 Buchanan Bus Station via Bilbao, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 35h 48m.

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