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 £95 - £160 and takes 21h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Dover is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs £75 - £270.

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, Perpignan, Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.

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 15h 10m and costs £310 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Santander to Dover, including transfers.

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 21h 10m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £450 - £800 and takes 23h 22m.

What is the time difference between Santander and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 11:25 AM in Santander and 10:25 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 1143+ hotels available in Dover.

Santander to Dover - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Santander to Dover by plane, train, bus, 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 Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
4h 26m
£77–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
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
15h 10m
£314–556
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus 1700 / ...
21h 10m
£96–154
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 53m
£148–666
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BIO - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
9h 16m
£99–322
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. 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 London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
8h 57m
£86–276
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignantrain Ave
3. Take the train from Perpignan 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
23h 22m
£456–782
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Dunkerquetrain Ter
4. Take the car ferry from Dunkirk to Port of Dovercarferry
27h 28m
£112–299
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
13h 35m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
14h 31m
£176–285

Santander to Dover by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

15h 10mAverage Duration

£314Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.4 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Dover via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Dover in around 21h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Dover Priory via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Perpignan, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 23h 22m.

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