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 4 times per week and are available with Brittany Ferries.
The ferry from England to Spain takes between 13 hours 30 minutes and 37 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from England to Spain is on the Plymouth to Santander ferry with Brittany Ferries in 13 hours 30 minutes.
Yes, there are car ferries available 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 20 hours 15 minutes.
Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry ferries sail about 2 times weekly with a sailing time of 34 hours 45 minutes.
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.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From PlymouthEngland |
To SantanderSpain |
Average price$1137.97 | |
From PortsmouthEngland |
To BilbaoSpain |
Average price$1094.50 | |
From PortsmouthEngland |
To SantanderSpain |
Average price$1119.39 |
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England draws visitors with its rich history and many attractions. From London's famous Big Ben and Buckingham Palace to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, England has many treasures to explore. The beautiful countryside shows off rolling hills in the Cotswolds and stunning coastlines in Cornwall. Book lovers can visit Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon or the beautiful Lake District where Wordsworth wrote his famous poems. Throughout the year, England hosts traditional events like the Chelsea Flower Show in May and the colorful Notting Hill Carnival in August. Sports fans can watch cricket matches in summer or football games all year. From Dover, you can easily take ferries to France, while Newcastle offers connections to the Netherlands, making England a great starting point for European adventures.
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