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 £75 - £200 and takes 3h.

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 3h and costs £75 - £200.

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, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 31m.

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 59m.

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 22m and costs £190 - £650.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 3h and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 32h 31m, you could also train, which costs £260 - £850 and takes 25h 59m.

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 2:54 PM in Santander and 1:54 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 FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1331+ 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)SDR - EDI
3h
£78–192
Fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SDR - GLA
8h 11m
£60–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
18h 22m
£194–630
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgow
27h 51m
£178–773
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
32h 31m
£92–214
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille EuropeTgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
25h 59m
£267–832
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central
31h 48m
£210–946
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
44h 3m
£77–288
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgow
20h 45m

Santander to Scotland by bus, train, and foot

8Weekly Services

18h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 872.6 mi
Duration: 3h

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, Calais, and London Victoria in around 32h 31m.

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