Ferries from
Spain to England
Ferries from
Spain to England
Spain to England ferries are operated by Brittany Ferries. There are currently 3 daily and 3 weekly sailings. The Santander to Portsmouth ferry crossing is the most popular route with a scheduled sailing duration of about 30 hours 15 minutes.
You can get a ferry from Spain to England. Ferries from Spain to England sail approximately 3 times per week and are provided by Brittany Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare prices and availability and book your ferry to England today.
The duration of the ferry from Spain to England depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Spain England ferry also varies between routes.
Spain to England ferry times vary between 20 hours 15 minutes and 32 hours 45 minutes.
The fastest ferry from Spain to England is the Santander to Plymouth route. This ferry is provided by Brittany Ferries and takes around 20 hours 15 minutes with an average price of £654.00. There are currently 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings on this ferry route.
Spain to England ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. If you're travelling from Spain to England by boat, it's best to check the latest Spain to England ferry timetable before you book.
Santander – Portsmouth first ferry: 01:00
Santander – Portsmouth last ferry: 18:00
Santander – Plymouth first ferry: 16:00
Santander – Plymouth last ferry: 18:15
There is 1 ferry company providing this route. Spain to England ferries are provided by Brittany Ferries.
Spain to England distance: 477 miles (767km) and 414 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, due to the crossing time, you cannot do a day trip from Spain to England.
There are currently 3 ferry routes operating from Spain to England;
The most popular ferry is Santander to Portsmouth with up to 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 30 hours 15 minutes.
The second most popular route is the Santander to Plymouth ferry with up to 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. The Santander to Plymouth ferry takes about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Spain to England ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price with the Santander to Portsmouth ferry costing £581.00 on average and the Santander to Plymouth ferry costing £654.00 on average.
Prices on the Santander to Portsmouth ferry start from just £280.00 whilst prices on Santander to Plymouth start from £292.40. Bear in mind that prices often vary and are usually higher during the peak summer months.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to England from Spain with Brittany Ferries. Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Spain to England car ferry prices.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Spain to England with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can travel with your on the Spain to England ferry with Brittany Ferries.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to England online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
You're best booking your Spain to England ferry tickets as soon as you know your travel plans. Ferries can sell out, especially in the summer months so it's best to secure your place on the ferry well in advance. The sooner you book, the cheaper the prices tend to be too.
We recommend booking your Spain to England ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Spain to England are usually out of season and at off-peak times.
You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers. Discounts for senior citizens and residents are available on some routes. If you're a student, you can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets too.
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