Santander – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Santander – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Santander and Portsmouth. Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Santander to Portsmouth. Santander Portsmouth ferries cost between $697 and $2395, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Santander Portsmouth ferry typically departs Santander at about 13:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:30.
Ferries from Santander to Portsmouth sail in around 31 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 27 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Santander to Portsmouth provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Santander to Portsmouth typically range between $683* and $2353*. On average the Santander Portsmouth ferry is $1355*. The cheapest Santander Portsmouth ferry prices start from $683*. The average price for a foot passenger is $800*. The average price for a car is $1542*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Santander to Portsmouth is approximately 541 miles (871km) or 470 nautical miles.
Yes, Santander Portsmouth ferries allow cars onboard with Brittany Ferries between Santander and Portsmouth. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Santander and Portsmouth use our Deal Finder.
Brittany Ferries allow foot passengers on Santander Portsmouth ferries.
Brittany Ferries allow pets on ferries from Santander to Portsmouth. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Santander - Portsmouth Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Spain | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$847* | |
| 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.
The Spanish city and port of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria on the north coast of Spain and lies to the east of Gijon and to the west of Bilbao. Popular tourist attractions in the city include the Cathedral of Santander, the lower temple (the "cripta del Cristo") was built in the 12th century on earlier Roman buildings. Its architectural style is a transition from Romanesque to Gothic. The upper church was built between the 13th and 14 the centuries.
Santander's port transports around 150,000 passengers each year to the ports of Plymouth and Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The crossing time to Portsmouth is around 24 hours and 20 hours to Plymouth. The port has excellent road and rail facilities that provide good links with Portugal, the Spanish Costa's and other parts of Spain. Passenger facilities in the port include banks, supermarkets, a restaurant, tourist information desk and a souvenir shop.
Portsmouth is an English city in the county of Hampshire, lying on the English Channel coast. Leading ferry operators including Condor Ferries, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries serve the city's port from British and international locations including Le Havre, Bilbao, Cherbourg, Caen, St Malo, St Helier, St Peter Port and Ryde.
The city boasts a long, illustrious maritime history and has connections with the Royal Navy that go back centuries. It was also one of the world's greatest shipbuilding centres and constructed the first ever dry dock, in the 15th century, which is still in use today. Portsmouth is still an important base for the navy and is home to a number of historic ships including the crowning glory of Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
The nearby suburb of Southsea is a popular destination for families and has a lovely stretch of beach, two piers and a good selection of bars, cafes, restaurants and a theme park at Clarence Pier.
