Ferries from
Spain to England
Ferries from
Spain to England
There are currently 3 ferry routes operating between Spain and England offering you a combined total of 5 sailings per week. These 3 ferry routes; Bilbao to Portsmouth, Santander to Plymouth and Santander to Portsmouth, are all operated by Brittany Ferries.
You can easily get a ferry from Spain to England. Ferries from Spain to England sail approximately 5 times per week and are provided by 1 operator; Brittany Ferries.
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, with the Santander to Plymouth ferry taking approximately 21 hours 7 minutes on average.
Fastest Spain to England ferry time: 3 hours
Longest Spain to England ferry time: 35 hours
The fastest ferry from Spain to England is the Santander to Portsmouth ferry route. This ferry is provided by Brittany Ferries and takes approximately 3 hours.
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 to Plymouth timetable:
First Ferry: 16:00
Last Ferry: 18:30
There are 1 ferry companies providing ferries to England from Spain. Spain to England ferry operators include Brittany Ferries
Popular Spain to England ferry routes include:
Santander to Plymouth ferry
Santander to Portsmouth ferry
Bilbao to Portsmouth ferry
The most popular ferry is Santander – Plymouth with up to 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 21 hours 7 minutes.
Another popular route is the Santander – Portsmouth ferry with up to 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings. The Santander – Portsmouth ferry takes about 28 hours 30 minutes.
Unfortunately, it's not possible to do a Spain to England day trip as the ferries from Spain to England take too long. We recommend staying for at least a few days to really make the most of your time in England.
Yes, you can get from Spain to England by car.
Car Operators: Brittany Ferries
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Spain to England car ferry prices.
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 average price of the Santander to Plymouth ferry is around £468 whereas the average price of the Santander to Portsmouth ferry is £432. Bear in mind that ferry prices do change.
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. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Spain to England ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to England.
England to Spain distance: 541 miles (871km) and 470 nautical miles.
You can book Spain to England ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Spain to England ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder and find a ferry to England that suits you.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From SantanderSpain |
To PortsmouthEngland |
Average price£721.01 | |
From SantanderSpain |
To PlymouthEngland |
Average price£717.21 | |
From BilbaoSpain |
To PortsmouthEngland |
Average price£705.00 |
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