Ferries from
England to Spain
Ferries from
England to Spain
There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Plymouth to Santander and Portsmouth to Bilbao are popular ferry trips from England to Spain. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from England to Spain sail approximately 3 times per week and are available with Brittany Ferries.
The ferry from England to Spain takes between 20 hours 15 minutes and 36 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
Yes, ferries from England to Spain operate all year-round, with more sailings during the summer and slightly reduced schedules in winter.
The fastest ferry from England to Spain is on the Plymouth to Santander ferry with Brittany Ferries in 20 hours 15 minutes.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from England to Spain with Brittany Ferries.
There are approximately 477 miles (767km) and 414 nautical miles between England and Spain.
The price of a ferry from England to Spain can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Plymouth to Santander ferry ferry sails approximately 2 times weekly with a crossing time of 21 hours 30 minutes.
The Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry sails around 2 times per week with an average crossing time of 33 hours.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
Ferries from England to Spain provide comfortable amenities including restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, lounges, children’s play areas, pet-friendly cabins, and Wi-Fi.
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Leaving England behind, the long crossing to Spain lands at Santander or Bilbao, with the Bay of Biscay's open water giving way to the Cantabrian coast after a day or more at sea. Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and the Basque Country's celebrated food scene are easy first stops after the crossing. Santander's Magdalena Peninsula and its royal palace grounds offer a quieter, more scenic alternative for those docking there instead, and San Sebastián's pintxos bars are a short drive further along the coast.
