Ferries from
Ireland to Spain
Ferries from
Ireland to Spain
There are 2 ferry routes. Ferries from Rosslare to Bilbao and Rosslare to Santander are popular ferry trips from Ireland to Spain. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Ireland to Spain sail approximately 2 times per week and are provided by Brittany Ferries.
Ireland to Spain ferry time ranges between 27 hours 30 minutes and 31 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Ireland to Spain is in 27 hours 30 minutes on the Rosslare to Bilbao ferry with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Ireland to Spain with Brittany Ferries.
The distance between Ireland and Spain is 652.9 miles (1050.7km) and 567.4 nautical miles.
Ireland to Spain ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Rosslare to Bilbao ferry ferry sails approximately 2 times weekly with a crossing time of 29 hours 15 minutes.
Rosslare to Santander ferry ferries sail about 0 times weekly with a sailing time of .
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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the centre of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.
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.
