Rome2Rio

How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Santanderby train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Santander

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Santander by train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Renfe), ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santanderbus bus
    16h 42m
    €446–697

  2. Fly to Santander Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane plane NCL - SDR
    13h 11m
    €75–316

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    27h
    €230–924

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Santanderbus bus
    29h 55m
    €161–260

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Santandercar car
    18h 51m
    €471–626

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train
    5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    23h 59m
    €558–859

  7. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    42h 36m
    €431–526

  8. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 815
    2. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Santanderferry ferry
    44h 12m
    €330–389

  9. Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane NCL - BIO
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus
    9h 25m
    €89–222

Newcastle upon Tyne to Santander by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€446Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Santander.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,883.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 42m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Santander, Spain?

You can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Santander via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 29h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newcastle to Santander via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 23h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There