Ferries from
England to Spain
Ferries from
England to Spain
There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Plymouth to Santander and Portsmouth to Bilbao are popular ferry trips from England to Spain. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from England to Spain sail approximately 3 times per week and are operated by Brittany Ferries.
England to Spain ferry sail durations can take between 20 hours 15 minutes and 36 hours depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from England to Spain takes around 20 hours 15 minutes on the Plymouth to Santander ferry with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from England to Spain with Brittany Ferries.
The distance between England and Spain is 477 miles (767km) and 414 nautical miles.
England to Spain ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Plymouth to Santander ferry ferry sails approximately 2 times weekly with a crossing time of 20 hours 15 minutes.
Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry ferries sail about 2 times weekly with a sailing time of 36 hours.
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England comprises the central and southern parts of Great Britain which lies in the North Atlantic, separate from continental Europe. The country is the largest of the four so-called ‘home nations’ that make up the United Kingdom and also includes over 100 smaller islands including the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. England’s capital city, London, is a vast and diverse metropolitan centre and a global capital of finance, culture and fashion. Travel by ferry is popular and convenient mode of transport amongst the British public and as an island with a wealth of first class ferry ports, England is a great departure point by ferry for many destinations, both domestic and international. Many of the worlds’ leading ferry companies are household names and operate numerous crossings serving the population of Great Britain.
Spain is a beautiful and diverse country located in the south west of Europe. As a country well known for its beaches, the geographical and cultural diversity in Spain often comes across as a surprise to its visitors. This exotic country really has it all, from lush meadows, green valleys and hills to snowy mountains and almost desert zones in the South. No wonder Spain ranks the third most visited European country. In terms of getting to Spain by ferry, with the North, East and South sides of the country facing the Sea, there’s no shortage of options. From the UK, there are regular scheduled crossings available and though the crossings on offer are long, the ships are cruise like in standard which makes for an extremely pleasant trip. The same applies to the connection across the Mediterranean Sea from Italy. From the North African coast, you can depart from Morocco, Melilla and Algeria. The services from Morocco in particular are very popular with many companies operating the connection across the strait of Gibraltar. The Balearic and Canary Islands provide numerous connections to the mainland.
