There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car train
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
- Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 14m£75–254Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
15h 2m£313–542Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus 700
- Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus 700
21h 31m£95–157Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
25h£158–693Train
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
22h 47m£424–718Bus via London
- Take the bus from Santander to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus 007
29h 5m£120–232Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
33h 46m£148–660Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
13h 17m£287–363
Santander to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 21h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £70 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Folkestone Central 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 47m.
The distance between Santander and Folkestone is 714 miles.
The best way to get from Santander to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 2m and costs £310 - £550.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Santander to Folkestone, including transfers.
Santander to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Folkestone train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to bus which takes 21h 31m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £420 - £750 and takes 22h 47m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Folkestone, England?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 21h 31m. Alternatively, 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 47m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £23–90
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £30–170
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £140–220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £160–260
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–210
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110–180
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–28
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Santander to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £90–600
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- £90–190
- Car Single Ticket
- £240–600
Car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £75–550
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- £75–170
- Car Single Ticket
- £180–550
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Folkestone bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Folkestone is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 10:17 PM in Santander and 9:17 PM in Folkestone.
Santander to Folkestone train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
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