Routes & Timetables
Brittany Ferries operates two routes to Spain, one departing from Portsmouth to Bilbao and one departing from Portsmouth and Plymouth to Santander.
Below you will find the latest schedules per route between The UK and Spain.
Ferries from Plymouth & Portsmouth to Santander
| Portsmouth to Santander | Plymouth to Santander | |
| Sailing Time | 24 Hrs | 20 Hrs |
| No. of sailings | 3 return sailings per week | 1 return sailing per week |
| Departure to Santander | Tue: 11:15 | Sun: 16:30 |
| Wed: 11:00 | ||
| Fri 11:15 | ||
| Departure from Santander | Mon: 16:30 | Thurs: 15:00 |
| Wed: 15:15 | ||
| Sat: 15:15 |
Ferries to Spain from Portsmouth to Bilbao
| Portsmouth to Bilbao | ||
| Sailing Time | 32/24hrs | |
| No. of sailings | Twice a week | |
| Departure to Bilbao | Fri 17:00 | |
| Sun 22:00 | ||
| Departure from Bilbao | Tue 10:30 | |
| Sat 20:45 |
Please note that the timetables of these ferry routes change throughout the year so please keep an eye on our site to find the latest updates.
Standard check-in on the ferries to Spain is 45minutes prior to departure, when your traveling with pets you will have to be at the port 90minutes prior to departure.