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Santander to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Folkestone takes 34h 58m and the fastest train takes 30h 56m. The train runs, on average, 3 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.

34h 58m
Duration
1,713 mi
Distance
£505
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Santander to Folkestone train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Santander and Folkestone. 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 Folkestone at 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 34h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern30h 56m • 5 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe ViajerosRenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarSoutheastern43h 1m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santander to Folkestone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,712.8 mi
  • Duration: 34h 58m

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

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 6m.

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