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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Stranraer is to bus which costs £100 - £240 and takes 36h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Stranraer is to fly and bus and train which takes 7h 15m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Port Rodie via Paris, Calais, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 6m.

How far is it from Santander to Stranraer?

The distance between Santander and Stranraer is 960 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Stranraer without a car is to bus which takes 36h 6m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Santander to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Stranraer bus from?

Santander to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Stranraer bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Santander and Stranraer?

Stranraer is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:48 PM in Santander and 6:48 PM in Stranraer.

Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 191+ hotels available in Stranraer.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Stranraer by plane, train, car ferry, car, 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 Santander Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SDR - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 55m
£91–256
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Stranraer
28h 9m
£188–773
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
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
36h 6m
£106–235
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Stranraer
21h 3m
Fly Santander Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SDR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 15m
£100–233
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BIO - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
12h 32m
£123–220
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BIO - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
13h 12m
£100–217
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
35h 5m
£222–964

Santander to Stranraer by bus

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36h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 954.7 mi
Duration: 11h 55m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Santander to Port Rodie via Paris, Calais, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 36h 6m.

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