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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Santander, Spain

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Seven ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Santander

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Santander

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$59.49–$265.81

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$45.57–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$227.84

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$886.04
Plane from Newcastle to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$620.23

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Newcastle to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$506.31

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$58.23–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$303.79
Plane from Newcastle to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$822.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$430.36
Plane from Newcastle to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$506.31

Transavia France

Website:
transavia.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Biarritz
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$481.00

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Parayas
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$443.02

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:
$9.49–$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:
$12.02–$17.72
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Santander
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23
Bus from Biarritz - Airport Bus Station to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.72–$25.32

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Massy Tgv to St
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$240.50

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

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60
Bus from Birmingham to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$62.02

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
8h 42m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,075.91

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

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:
$94.93–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Santander is to fly and bus which costs $76.09 - $250 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $41.30 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Santander via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Santander?

The distance between Edinburgh and Santander is 1411 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 43m and costs $434.78 - $760.87 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Santander bus from?

Edinburgh to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Santander?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Santander is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $41.30 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $271.74 and takes 32h 45m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Santander bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Santander?

Santander is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 08:41 in Edinburgh and 09:41 in Santander.

Which airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Parayas Airport Airport?

Ryanair and Ryanair UK offer flights from Edinburgh Airport Airport to Parayas Airport Airport.

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

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

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2053+ hotels available in Santander. Prices start at $17.20 per night.
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