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 £45 - £190 and takes 8h 10m.

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 and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 38m.

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 25h 58m.

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 46m and costs £180 - £600.

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 FlixBus, depart from Santander 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 £75 - £220 and takes 33h 38m, you could also train, which costs £250 - £750 and takes 25h 58m.

Where does the Santander to Scotland bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Scotland?

Scotland is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 3:04 PM in Santander and 2:04 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?

Book your Santander to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Santander to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 610+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Scotland 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
£72–189
Fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SDR - GLA
8h 10m
£45–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
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 46m
£184–600
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgowcar
28h 12m
£178–763
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
33h 38m
£75–212
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
25h 58m
£252–746
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
31h 46m
£270–926
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
43h 57m
£78–281
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, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

18h 46mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Scotland.

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Distance: 872.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Scotland?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Buchanan Bus Station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 33h 38m.

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