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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Fromista to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fromista to Santander will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Fromista to Santander, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 44 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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Trains from Fromista to Santander run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:14, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 15m |
First train 7:14 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Fromista to Santander trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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18105 | 19:41 Frómista | 2h44 | 22:25 Santander station | 0 changesdirect | |
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18101 | 11:03 Frómista | 2h40 | 13:43 Santander station | 0 changesdirect | |
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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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Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport -> Estación de Autobuses de Santander
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Most Fromista to Santander trains use the Frómista to Santander station pair. Use this guide to compare Fromista and Santander train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frómista has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Frómista.
Available at Frómista: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frómista: Bike Parking.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Doña Mayor, Hotel San Martín.
Santander has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Santander.
ATMs are available at Santander.
Ticket office support is available at Santander. Information desks are available at Santander.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander.
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