Santander ferry port in Spain is served by a number of ferry routes with crossings to Plymouth & Portsmouth available. With a selection of up to 4 Sailings Weekly, the port of Santander connects Spain with England.
Sailing durations range from 20 hours on the Plymouth service to 28 hours 15 minutes on the Portsmouth service.
Although there is a brief summary on this page, as sailing information can vary based on time of year we’d advise you to get live sailing times and prices in our Santander fare search.
Santander is a Spanish port city in the north of the country, situated on the Atlantic coast. Santander ferry port is located extremely close to the city itself, making it easy for any holidaymakers and tourists to get into this beautiful city. The city centre and main square are accessible with a short walk and the railway station is also in close proximity to the port.
If you are catching the ferry to Spain there are three ports that connect to Santander. All services are operated by Brittany Ferries and currently run from the UK and Ireland. Two of the ports are found on the English south coast, Plymouth and Portsmouth, with the third at Cork in the south of Ireland.
The Plymouth to Santander ferry takes approximately 20 hours in total whilst the Portsmouth to Santander service takes around 24 hours. The journey from Ireland takes slightly longer, with the crossing completed in 26 and a half hours.
The city has a great mixture of urban beaches, bustling shopping areas and fantastic restaurants and bars. The old town is a popular area to sample a few drinks or treat yourself to local cuisine, with the region specialising in seafood dishes. The city is also a big hit with domestic Spanish tourists as well as from further afield. If you’re a culture vulture, a must visit whilst in the area is in nearby Comillas, where you’ll find 'El Capricho', a building by the famous Catalonian architect Antoni Gaudí. In the summer months El Sardeinero beach is the go to spot to catch some rays and enjoy a swim in the sea.