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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to bus which costs £55 - £130 and takes 21h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from 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 41m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Folkestone?

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 20m.

How far is it from Santander to Folkestone?

The distance between Santander and Folkestone is 725 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Folkestone without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 35m and costs £180 - £480.

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

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Folkestone bus from?

Santander to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to bus which takes 21h 41m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £200 - £650 and takes 22h 20m.

Where does the Santander to Folkestone bus arrive?

Santander to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 10:00 PM in Santander and 9:00 PM in Folkestone.

Where does the Santander to Folkestone train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 304+ hotels available in Folkestone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Folkestone by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (Renfe, TGV, Eurostar), 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 Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 25m
£80–271
Bus
cheapest
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 / ...
21h 41m
£59–121
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 35m
£182–479
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
2. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
24h 45m
£133–693
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
7h 1m
£113–268
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 37m
£68–262
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
22h 20m
£209–606
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
33h 47m
£113–645
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
13h 14m

Santander to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

14h 35mAverage Duration

£182Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Folkestone.

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Distance: 721.2 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 21h 41m. 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 20m.

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