Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €117 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.1 - 2.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €117, while a train costs an average of €491.
Distance: 713 miles (1149 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€117 Average price Cheapest | €169 Average price | €491 Average price | €254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 30h 38m Average total duration 30h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26h 2m Average total duration 25h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | 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 Santiago de Compostela to London:
A flight is €52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to London costing on average €169.
A flight is €374 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to London costing on average €491.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 2m.
Bus takes on average 30h 38m.
You'll arrive about 17h 8m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 19h 47m by car) and save roughly €137 compared to fuel and tolls (€117 vs €254). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to London
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY62267:30 AM2h10Santiago de Compostela Airport8:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€1481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
VY62267:30 AM2h10Santiago de Compostela Airport8:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€1481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY62267:30 AM2h10Santiago de Compostela Airport8:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€1481One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM35h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€2631One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM38h50Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:55 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€3011One-way3 transfers
VY71124:50 PM2h10Santiago de Compostela Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport€1761One-way0 transfers
BA81267:30 AM2h10Santiago de Compostela Airport8:40 AMLondon Gatwick Airport€1811One-way0 transfers
VY1674 · VY665011:20 PM10h50Santiago de Compostela Airport9:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport€1951One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
Oct 09
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela to London.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to London:
A flight is €52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to London costing on average €169.
A flight is €374 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to London costing on average €491.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 2m.
Bus takes on average 30h 38m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to London by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, British Airways.
Travelling from Santiago de Compostela to London: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
