What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Portsmouth is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £190 and takes 8h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Portsmouth is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs £80 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at St Georges Square via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 2m.

Is there a direct ferry between Santander and Portsmouth?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Santander and arriving at Portsmouth International Port. Services depart twice a week, and operate Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 29h 30m.

How far is it from Santander to Portsmouth?

The distance between Santander and Portsmouth is 731 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Santander to Portsmouth?

Book your Santander to Portsmouth ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Santander to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Portsmouth without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 46m and costs £180 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Santander to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Portsmouth bus from?

Santander to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Santander to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 27h 2m.

Where does the Santander to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Santander to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 9:17 PM in Santander and 8:17 PM in Portsmouth.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Portsmouth?

Book your Santander to Portsmouth bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 3087+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

Santander to Portsmouth - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Portsmouth by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or car train

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Fly Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 37m
£82–271
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 35m
£63–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Basurto Hospitaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
24h 46m
£189–366
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
29h 30m
£75–550
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar
15h 49m
£312–404
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BIO - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
8h 12m
£65–183
Fly Santander Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane SDR - SOU
6h 38m
£92–157
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
27h 2m
£119–219

Santander to Portsmouth by train, foot, bus, and subway

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Distance: 727 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port twice a week. Tickets cost £75–550 and the journey takes 29h 30m. Alternatively, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Southampton Airport (SOU) twice daily.

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