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How to get fromSantander to Folkestoneby plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), or car train

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There are 9 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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  1. Fly Santander Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane SDR - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 14m
    £72–259

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    14h 29m
    £313–561

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus bus 700
    21h 23m
    £86–158

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    25h
    £158–693

  5. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BIO - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 23m
    £85–242

  6. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 19m
    £86–305

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain train
    3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    22h 3m
    £423–707

  8. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    33h 46m
    £147–658

  9. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    13h 17m
    £286–361

Santander to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£313Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 710.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Guildhall Street via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 21h 23m. 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 3m.

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