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 £90 - £150 and takes 24h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Folkestone is to fly and bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Guildhall Street via Bilbao Intermodal, Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Santander to Folkestone?

The distance between Santander and Folkestone is 714 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 55m and costs £290 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. 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 24h 55m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £390 - £700 and takes 22h 48m.

Where does the Santander to Folkestone bus arrive?

Santander to Folkestone bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 11:01 AM in Santander and 10:01 AM 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 892+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Santander to Folkestone - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Folkestone by plane, bus, train, 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, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane SDR - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Centraltrain
4h 15m
£65–265
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 Folkestone Centraltrain
14h 55m
£299–536
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels-North train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Doverbus
24h 55m
£91–150
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 44m
£143–661
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
9h 4m
£95–332
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 48m
£399–692
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
13h 16m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
14h 48m
£176–287

Santander to Folkestone by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

14h 55mAverage Duration

£299Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Guildhall Street via Bilbao Intermodal, Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 24h 55m. 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 48m.

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