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Compare bus, 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 flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a ferry costs an average of $66.
Distance: 581 miles (936 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
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$125 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $177 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 31m Average total duration 22h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 30m Average total duration 28h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 15h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to London:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to London costing on average $144 (€116).
A flight is $52 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Santander to London costing on average $177 (€143).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 1m.
Ferry takes on average 28h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to London
How to get from Santander to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY1591 · VY78269:55 AM5h25Santander Airport2:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
VY1591 · VY78269:55 AM5h25Santander Airport2:20 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY1591 · VY60089:55 AM4h45Santander Airport1:40 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM35h45Santander, Estación de Autobuses5:35 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1961One-way2 transfers
VY1591 · VY78249:55 AM10h05Santander Airport7:00 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1451One-way1 transfer
IB1060 · IB18639:20 AM11h40Santander Airport8:00 PMLondon Gatwick Airport$1551One-way1 transfer
VY1591 · VY66529:55 AM11h10Santander Airport8:05 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$1581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to London:
A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to London costing on average $144 (€116).
A flight is $52 (€42) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Santander to London costing on average $177 (€143).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 1m.
Ferry takes on average 28h 30m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses 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 bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling, Iberia Express to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to London by ferry.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
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