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 £50 - £170 and takes 26h.

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 37m and costs £85 - £280.

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 733 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 47m and costs £180 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m 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 via Paris which takes 20h 30m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £650 and takes 22h 32m.

What is the time difference between Santander and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 9:08 PM in Santander and 8:08 PM 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 1094+ 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
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4h 37m
£88–274
Bus
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
£50–164
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 47m
£189–479
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700 / ...
20h 30m
£75–136
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 55m
£116–633
Fly Santander Airport 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 13m
£122–271
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
8h 49m
£75–262
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
£216–617
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 47mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Dover.

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Distance: 728.4 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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), Calais, and Dover in around 20h 30m. 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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