Portsmouth – Santander
Ferries to Spain
Portsmouth – Santander
Ferries to Spain
Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander. Portsmouth Santander ferries cost between 481€ and 1565€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Portsmouth Santander ferries.
The first Portsmouth Santander ferry typically departs from Portsmouth at around 21:30. The last ferry usually departs at 22:00.
The Portsmouth Santander ferry trip can take around 33 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 33 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Santander provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Portsmouth Santander ferry prices typically range between 481€* and 1565€*. The average price is typically 1022€*. The cheapest Portsmouth Santander ferry prices start from 481€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 736€*. The average price for a car is 1093€*.
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 1 April 2025.
The distance between Portsmouth to Santander is approximately 541.0 miles (870.7km) or 470.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Brittany Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Portsmouth and Santander. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portsmouth and Santander.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries ferries between Portsmouth and Santander.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Portsmouth to Santander with Brittany Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Portsmouth - Santander Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | 728 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 33h 4m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 31h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:30 | |
| Distance | 470 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Portsmouth is one of the best connected ports in the United Kingdom, serving nine different destinations across Europe with operators including Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries. To the south of the naval base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal, while the Continental Ferry Terminal serves Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.
Located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, situated around 100 km to the south west of London and 30 km to the east of Southampton. The city's long history is inextricably linked to the sea, hosting to the oldest dry dock in the world still used today and also to famous ships such as HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship; the Mary Rose, and HMS Warrior.
The modern Spanish city of Santander is located net to the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian Sea, and is a popular destination with tourists who are mainly drawn to the city's lovely beaches and in particular those that are located around the resort of El Sardinero. The one stand out beach in this area is the Playa Primera de El Sardinero. Unsurprisingly the most popular time to visit the city tends to be during the warm summer months with many of the visitors making a direct beeline towards one of the many beaches. However, alternative ways of spending time in or around the city include taking a leisurely stroll along the Avenida de la Reina Victoria or along the promenade of Paseo Maritimo or by taking a cruise along the coastline. Santander's busy fishing district, known as Barrio Pesquero, is perhaps the best place to find a good seafood restaurant.
The Port of Santander is host to ferry services to Plymouth and Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The crossing time for Portsmouth is around 24 hours and to Plymouth, 20 hours.
