Ferries from
Spain to Ireland
Ferries from
Spain to Ireland
The Bilbao to Rosslare ferry is the main ferry route from Spain to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Spain to Ireland sail approximately once a week and are provided by Brittany Ferries.
Spain to Ireland ferry time ranges between 27 hours 15 minutes and 29 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Spain to Ireland is in 27 hours 15 minutes on the Bilbao to Rosslare ferry with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Spain to Ireland with Brittany Ferries.
The distance between Spain and Ireland is 652.9 miles (1050.7km) and 567.4 nautical miles.
Spain to Ireland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Bilbao to Rosslare ferry ferry sails approximately once a week with a crossing time of 27 hours 30 minutes.
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Spain is a country located on the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Portugal to the west, France to the north-east and the Mediterranean Sea to the South and East. The marvellous weather in Spain, its geographic location, beautiful coastlines and varied landscapes have made Spain one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Its capital city Madrid features winding streets all heading to gather in the centre of the city, Barcelona needs no introduction, the Basque country is to the North and then of course there’s the sunbathers mecca – the Costa del Sol. As a country with thousands of miles of coast and numerous island groups such as the Canaries and Balearic's, travelling by ferry is deeply rooted into Spanish culture. Europe’s most modern ferries and well-known ferry companies are in operation providing services from Spain to the UK, Italy and North Africa as well as crossing from the mainland to the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands and numerous inter island connections.
Ireland is an island in North-western Europe, politically divided into the Republic and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. Its capital Dublin which was founded as a Viking settlement is now a hugely popular tourist destination with popular attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse. Other counties such as Kerry and Galway are also popular tourist spots. Ireland is simple destination to get to by sea. Ferries connect England, Isle of Man and Wales to numerous Irish ferry ports with regular crossings operating all year with the most well-known ferry companies. Northern Ireland also features a wealth of ferry connections to the UK mainland so if you are travelling from Scotland to Ireland then you could choose to drive down from Belfast or Larne. If you’re travelling from continental Europe then there’s a selection of crossings on a number of routes available from France too.
