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.
The fastest ferry from England to Spain is on the Plymouth to Santander ferry with Brittany Ferries in 20 hours 15 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 36 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.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From PlymouthEngland |
To SantanderSpain |
Average price$1111.76 | |
From PortsmouthEngland |
To BilbaoSpain |
Average price$1047.52 | |
From PortsmouthEngland |
To SantanderSpain |
Average price$1104.54 |
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England is the largest and most populous of the four 'home nations' that make up the United Kingdom. Geographically England is defined as the region in the central and southern parts of the United Kingdom with Scotland to the North, Wales to the West and North Ireland to the West across the Irish Sea. England can be divided into Northern England, the Midlands and Southern England with London in the South as the capital and center of finance and culture. Ferry travel is a very popular and well developed mode of reaching England, especially with visitors from Ireland and Northern Europe. It is an island after all. With a choice of numerous ferry ports on offer connecting the likes of Ireland across the Irish Sea, France across the channel and Holland across the North Sea, it is no surprise that crossings to England and its numerous world class ports are managed by some of the largest, luxurious and most well-known ferry companies in operation.
Spain is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Portugal to the west, France to the north-east and the Mediterranean Sea to the South and East. The marvellous weather in Spain, its geographic location, beautiful coastlines and varied landscapes have made Spain one of the most popular destinations in the world. Its capital city Madrid features winding streets all heading to gather in the center of the city, Barcelona needs no introduction, the Basque country is to the North and then of course there’s the sunbathers mecca – the Costa del Sol. As a country with thousands of miles of coast and numerous island groups such as the Canaries and Balearic's, travelling by ferry is deeply rooted into Spanish culture. Europe’s most modern ferries and well-known ferry companies are in operation providing services from Spain to the UK, Italy and North Africa as well as crossing from the mainland to the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands and numerous inter island connections.
