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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dover is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 25h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Dover is to fly and bus and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Dover. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Dover via Bilbao and Brussel Eurolines Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Dover. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Dover Priory via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

How far is it from Santander to Dover?

The distance between Santander and Dover is 722 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Dover without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 45m and costs £180 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Santander to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Dover bus from?

Santander to Dover bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Dover train from?

Santander to Dover train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Dover?

The best way to get from Santander to Dover is to bus which takes 25h 36m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £650 and takes 22h 32m.

Where does the Santander to Dover bus arrive?

Santander to Dover bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 12:30 PM in Santander and 11:30 AM in Dover.

Where does the Santander to Dover train arrive?

Santander to Dover train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Dover.

Santander to Dover - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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

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

Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
4h 25m
£78–265
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
26h
£50–174
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
14h 45m
£189–489
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
25h 36m
£58–121
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
33h 54m
£71–326
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane SDR - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 31m
£122–261
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
22h 32m
£221–648
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
13h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
14h 24m
£200–285

Santander to Dover by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

14h 45mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Dover.

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Distance: 717.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Dover via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Eurolines Busstation in around 25h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Dover Priory via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 22h 32m.

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