Ferries from
Spain to Ireland
Ferries from
Spain to Ireland
The Bilbao to Rosslare ferry is the main ferry route from Spain to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Spain to Ireland are provided by Brittany Ferries and sail once a week.
The ferry from Spain to Ireland takes between 24 hours and 35 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Spain to Ireland is on the Bilbao to Rosslare ferry with Brittany Ferries in 24 hours.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Spain to Ireland with Brittany Ferries.
There are approximately 653 miles (1051km) and 567 nautical miles between Spain and Ireland.
The price of a ferry from Spain to Ireland can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Bilbao to Rosslare ferry ferry sails approximately once a week with a crossing time of 27 hours 30 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 BilbaoSpain |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price$677.49 |
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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.
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the center of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.
