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Santander to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Cambridge takes 35h 9m and the fastest train takes 31h 8m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Santander to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

35h 9m
Duration
1,699 mi
Distance
£500
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Santander to Cambridge train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Santander and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 35h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarGreat Northern31h 8m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarGreat Northern31h 8m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarGreat Northern43h 13m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,698.8 mi
  • Duration: 35h 9m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Santander to Cambridge via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 21h 35m.

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