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Santander – Portsmouth

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Santander – Portsmouth

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Santander to Portsmouth Ferry

The Santander Portsmouth ferry route connects northern Spain to England and is available for booking with just 1 ferry company all year round. Brittany Ferries provide 2 sailings each week with a crossing time of around 28 hours and 15 minutes. There are approximately 456 nautical miles (844km) between the Santander ferry port and the Portsmouth ferry port, making it a very popular route for tourists looking to explore the historic landmarks of England.

This journey takes passengers from the city of Santander, renowned for its many unique churches that have incredibly distinctive styles, as well as unspoiled beaches to the city of Portsmouth, best known for its rich maritime history, that can be seen through the many beautiful and historical ships that are still docked in the port today.

Choose from 2 ferries from Santander to Portsmouth each week with Direct Ferries and find the best deals available. Passengers embarking on this ferry from Spain to England can bring their cars onboard as well as motorcycles and vans. However, please remember that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.

Santander to Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Santander - Portsmouth Route summary
Departure Country Spain
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Brittany Ferries
Average Price $564*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 29h 55m
Fastest Sailing Duration 27h 30m
First Ferry 13:00
Last Ferry 18:30
Distance 470 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Santander to Portsmouth Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long does the Ferry to Portsmouth from Santander take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 23 hours and 30 minutes, to 24 hours and 15 minutes, to 28 hours and 30 minutes, and this variation is due to countless reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Santander to Portsmouth Ferry Prices

Prices for the ferry to Portsmouth from Santander might vary depending on the season you wish to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.

Santander to Portsmouth
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 14:00 18:30 28 hours 30 minutes Mon
Brittany Ferries 14:00 21:00 31 hours Thu

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