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 £65 - £180 and takes 2h 51m.

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 £65 - £180.

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 56m.

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 train and bus which takes 28h 40m and costs £220 - £480.

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.

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 £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £120 - £350 and takes 33h 56m.

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 11:05 AM in Santander and 10:05 AM in Scotland.

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 1478+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Scotland by plane, car ferry, car, train, bus, 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
£66–174
Fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SDR - GLA
5h 25m
£62–223
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgowcar
28h 12m
£203–773
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
28h 40m
£228–479
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
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
30h 49m
£280–946
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
32h
£415–1,056
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 56m
£123–343

Santander to Scotland by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

28h 40mAverage Duration

£228Cheapest 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 UK and Ryanair 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 56m.

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