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 £60 - £130 and takes 20h 53m.

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 28m and costs £75 - £250.

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 and arriving at Guildhall Street via Paris, Calais and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.

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 26m.

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 53m and costs £150 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 20h 53m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £220 - £700 and takes 22h 26m.

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 6:14 AM in Santander and 5:14 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?

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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)SDR - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Folkestone Central
4h 28m
£79–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to Dover700 / ...
20h 53m
£62–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
14h 53m
£156–540
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
2. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestone
24h 43m
£133–693
Fly Santander Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)SDR - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
7h 13m
£81–276
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BIO - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
8h 50m
£88–272
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lille EuropeTgv
4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Central
22h 26m
£229–682
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Santander to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Central
33h 51m
£70–279
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Santander to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
13h 9m

Santander to Folkestone by bus and train

9Weekly Services

14h 53mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 710.2 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Guildhall Street via Paris, Calais, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 20h 53m. 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 26m.

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