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Colchester to Santander

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Colchester, Great Britain → Santander, Spain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Santander

Composite routes from Colchester to Santander

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$189.87
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$189.87

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$303.79–$759.47

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$455.68

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$341.76–$759.47

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Lille to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.26–$151.89
Bus from London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U to Dover
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Dover to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$37.97–$53.16
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Santander
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$139.24

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
12h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.19–$20.25

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$48.10–$113.92

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Plymouth to Santander
Ave. Duration:
20h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04
Other from Portsmouth International Port to Santander
Ave. Duration:
31h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$113.92–$759.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Santander is to bus and fly which costs $41.30 - $184.78 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $41.30 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Santander. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Santander via London Stansted Airport (STN), London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 7m.

How far is it from Colchester to Santander?

The distance between Colchester and Santander is 1050 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Antony which takes 20h 35m and costs $195.65 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Colchester to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Santander bus from?

Colchester to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Santander bus arrive?

Colchester to Santander bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 09:04 in Colchester and 10:04 in Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2010+ hotels available in Santander. Prices start at $17.67 per night.
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