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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £136 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £136, while a flight costs an average of £340.
Distance: 1149 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£340 Average Price | £136 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 25m Average total duration 31h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £340.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 25m.
You'll arrive about 16h 12m sooner (3h 43m by flight vs 19h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £340 compared to roughly £159 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Santiago de Compostela from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Santiago de Compostela are A Coruña, Vigo, Pontevedra, Ourense and Vilagarcía de Arousa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Santiago de Compostela on Omio.
A Coruña is a lively Atlantic city in Galicia, known for the Tower of Hercules and its long seafront promenade. Beaches sit close to a compact centre with glass-fronted buildings, tapas streets and a strong maritime feel.
Vigo is Galicia’s largest city, known for its busy fishing port and strong maritime character. Hilltop neighbourhoods, seafood culture and views towards the Cíes Islands give it a lively coastal feel.
Pontevedra is known for its pedestrian old town, handsome granite squares and easy-going Galician atmosphere. Historic churches, arcaded streets and a strong tapas culture give the city a calm, lived-in character.
Ourense is known for its hot springs, Roman bridge and compact old town on the Miño. It feels relaxed and local, with thermal baths, historic streets and a strong Galician food and wine culture.
Vilagarcía de Arousa is a Galician coastal town on the Ría de Arousa, known for its harbour, seafood and nearby Albariño vineyards. A palm-lined promenade and easy maritime atmosphere give it the character of a working port with local beach life.
Travel to Santiago de Compostela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Santiago de Compostela.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £204 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £340.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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