Ferry to Spain: Sun, Sea, Sangria!
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Welcome aboard the ferry to Spain!
Your holiday begins as soon as you step on board the ferry, immersing yourself in Spanish vibes from the get-go. The entire ferry is styled in Spanish décor, offering a taste of Spain with delicious tapas available. Onboard, there’s plenty of entertainment and activities to enjoy for all ages.
With multiple direct crossings from the UK to Spain, each with an overnight stay onboard, at FerrytoSpain.co.uk, you’ll find all the information you need for a seamless ferry journey to Spain, ensuring your holiday starts right away.”
Direct ferry routes to Spain
Routes from Ireland or England to Spain
There are a total of four direct crossings to Spain, departing from either England or Ireland. All crossings include an overnight journey, so you’ll stay on board. Accommodation options include cabins or reserved seats.
What is the fastest ferry from England to Spain?
The quickest route from England to Spain is the Plymouth to Santander route, taking 20 hours and 30 minutes. The other two routes from England take approximately 32 hours and 30 minutes each. Below is a table summarizing all routes with their durations:
If you’re looking to travel to Spain by car more quickly, you can also opt for a ferry crossing via France. The advantage of this route is that the crossing is shorter; for example, the crossing from Calais to Dover takes only 1 hour and 30 minutes. However, do bear in mind that you’ll still have a drive of approximately 16 hours, depending on your final destination.
- The prices for a ferry to France are also much lower, with tickets available from as little as £49.
Alternative routes via France
- Portsmouth to La Havre
- Portsmouth to Caen
- Portsmouth to CherBourg
- Portsmouth to St Malo
- Poole to Cherbourg
- Plymouth to Roscoff
- Rosslare to Cherbourg
- Cork to Roscoff
Onboard the Ship
Your vacation begins the moment you step onboard the ferry. Currently, there are four ships operating crossings from Ireland and England to Spain: Galicia, Pont-Aven, Salamanca, and Santoña. Since each crossing also includes an overnight stay, you’ll need accommodation, such as a seat or a cabin. Click on any of the ships to get an idea of what they look like both from the outside and inside, and learn about the onboard activities available during the crossing.
- Currently, Brittany Ferries is the only ferry company operating crossings from England to Spain, and all the ships listed below are part of the Brittany Ferries fleet.
Departure and Arrival Ports to and from Spain
Depending on your departure and arrival destinations, select the corresponding departure and arrival ports. In the map above, you can see the departure ports in Ireland and England, as well as the arrival ports in Spain. Click on any of the ports to get more information about address details, facilities, and other additional information:
- Portsmouth Port (England)
- Plymouth Port (England)
- Rosslare Port (Ireland)
- Bilbao Port (Spain)
- Santander Port (Spain)
Traveling to Morocco
When traveling to Morocco by car, taking a ferry crossing is the fastest and most cost-effective option. Depending on your departure point and destination, you can drive to the southern coast of Spain and take the following crossings:
- Algeciras to Ceuat
- Tarifa to Tangier Ville
- Algericas to Tangier Med