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Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria
Museum in a historic market building covering Santander’s prehistory, Roman past and medieval development through well-presented local finds.
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Castro Urdiales to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castro Urdiales to Santander will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 23 buses that leave Castro Urdiales for Santander every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalThe table below shows live departures for Castro Urdiales to Santander coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 7:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 9:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 7:15 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 8:05 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 7:35 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 9:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 11:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 10:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 11:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h20 | 13:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 14:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 14:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 11:10 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 12:20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 13:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:30 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 13:40 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 13:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 15:10 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 13:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 16:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h05 | 17:05 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 17:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 15:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 18:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 15:30 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 17:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 17:25 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 18:45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 17:50 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 19:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 19:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 21:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 22:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 20:00 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 20:50 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:50 Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 0:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Castro Urdiales to Santander run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 49 km distance in 50m.
Distance 49 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 6:00 |
Last bus 22:50 |
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Museum in a historic market building covering Santander’s prehistory, Roman past and medieval development through well-presented local finds.
Large art centre on the waterfront with modern and contemporary exhibitions, a striking building and broad views over the bay.
Museum dedicated to Cantabrian maritime history, fishing and oceanography, with aquariums and displays suited to adults and children.
Historic gardens by the bay and Centro Botín, ideal for a gentle walk among monuments, flowerbeds and harbour views.
Headland park with the palace, coastal paths, beaches and sea views; one of Santander’s classic places for walking and photography.
Clifftop viewpoint and green space above the sea, popular for sunsets, dramatic waves and broad views of the Cantabrian coast.
Hearty Cantabrian bean stew with white beans, chorizo, morcilla and pork. A regional cold-weather classic closely tied to Santander and wider Cantabria.
Fresh anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea, often salted or preserved in olive oil. Santander is especially known for high-quality bocarte and anchovy traditions.
Bonito tuna cooked with onions, peppers and tomato. A beloved summer dish across Cantabria, showcasing local fishing and seasonal produce.
Established dining room specialising in fish and seafood rice dishes, offering polished service and a classic Santander feel.
Traditional seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and classic Cantabrian cooking in a smart but approachable setting.
Popular traditional venue for rabas, seafood tapas and casual local eating, especially good for sampling classic Santander flavours.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining are fair, while local buses and casual meals stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change for cafés; round up taxi fares.
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Estación de Autobuses de Santander -> Plaza Porticada, Santander
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