How to get to London from Santander

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Compare coach, flight and ferry for Santander to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £109, while a flight costs an average of £343.

Distance: 936 km

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£343

Average Price

£109

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Cheapest

£148

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£58

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5h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 33m

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2h 0m

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22h 44m

Average total duration

22h 14m

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30m

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31h 31m

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30h 31m

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15h 19m

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2.8 - 5.6kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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Iberia

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Brittany Ferries

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Santander to London is a coach with an average price of £116.

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to London:

A coach is £52 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Santander to London costing on average £168.

A coach is £250 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to London costing on average £366.

The fastest way to travel from Santander to London is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 55m.

Ferry takes on average 31h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santander and London including taking a coach, flight and ferry.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 46m sooner (3h 33m by flight vs 15h 19m by car). Tickets start at around £366 compared to roughly £58 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.

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from Santander to London

How to get to London from Santander by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Santander to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Ryanair UKRK 2613
    10:251h50
    Santander Airport
    11:15London Stansted Airport
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Ryanair UKRK 2613
    10:251h50
    Santander Airport
    11:15London Stansted Airport
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Ryanair UKRK 2613
    10:251h50
    Santander Airport
    11:15London Stansted Airport
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:5024h15
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    18:05London, Victoria Coach Station
    £1151One-way
    1 change
  • Renfe ALVIA04142+wizz air ukW95358
    13:5511h35
    Santander station
    0:30London Luton Airport
    £1001One-way
    1 change
  • Renfe ALVIA04072+easyJetU22366
    7:0513h00
    Santander station
    19:05London Luton Airport
    £1091One-way
    1 change
  • Renfe ALVIA04142+easyJetU28018
    13:5511h00
    Santander station
    23:55London Gatwick Airport
    £1231One-way
    1 change
  • Brittany FerriesBrittany Ferries
    13:0032h45
    Bilbao
    20:45Portsmouth International Port
    £1611One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Santander to London

Travel to London 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 Santander to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Santander and London including taking a coach, flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Santander to London is a coach with an average price of £109.

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to London:

A coach is £40 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Santander to London costing on average £148.

A coach is £235 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to London costing on average £343.

The fastest way to travel from Santander to London is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 33m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 22h 44m.

Ferry takes on average 31h 31m.

The Santander to London distance is approximately 936 km.
The average frequency per day from Santander to London is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and London as scheduled services by coach, flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santander to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Santander Port and arrive in Portsmouth International Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santander to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to London by coach.
  • Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to London by ferry.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling, Iberia, Iberia Express, British Airways to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santander to London with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Santander to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Santander to London, you can choose from several travel options including coach, flight and ferry.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.

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