The average train between Santander and Folkestone takes 38h 25m and the fastest train takes 32h 14m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Santander to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice a week between Santander and Folkestone. The service departs Santander at 7:25 PM in the evening, which arrives into Folkestone at 15:01:30. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 38h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Folkestone station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 25m.
Santander to Folkestone train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Folkestone train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Folkestone Central station.
Book your Santander to Folkestone train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Folkestone is 925.8 km. The road distance is 2,756 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Folkestone Central via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 22h 49m.
