Ferry from Plymouth to Santander
Overview
If you want to experience the wonderful coastline of northern Spain, but you don't want to fly or endure a long drive through France, this is the trip for you. Brittany Ferries' luxurious ferry is like going on a mini-cruise, and you may see whales and dolphin on the crossing - the Bay of Biscay is one of the best places in Europe to spot these magnificent marine animals.
Itinerary
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Sample itinerary: The 1630 Sunday ferry from Plymouth arrives in Santander 20 hours later, the following day at around 1330 Spanish time.
Price: From £67 one way
Book a ferry ticket from Plymouth to Santander
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| How to travel to the port: | The easiest way for foot passengers to reach the port is to take the train to Plymouth, which is about a 20-minute walk to the ferry terminal, or five minutes in a taxi. There is a good rail service from major centres in the UK to Plymouth train station. Plymouth Port facilities: Baby changing, bureau de change, café, disabled access. |
Transfer time: Allow 45 minutes
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| The Ferry Crossing: | Plymouth to Santander There is one return sailing a week, on Sunday, normally at 1630 (arriving the following day in Santander at 1330 Spanish time); when the mv Bretagne ferry is used on the route, it departs at 1200 (arriving the following day at 1300), see the Brittany ferries website for more details. |
Frequency of service: 1 per week
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Brittany Ferries Journey time: 20-24 hours (approx.)
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| Onward travel from the port: | Bienvenido a Santander The ferry terminal lies just one block down Avenida Castilla from Santander's main train station - if you have too much to carry, it's just a minute in a taxi. Santander is well connected to the Spanish rail network, with trains running to major centres in the region and the rest of the country. Santander is the capital of Spain's verdant Cantabria region, with rugged mountain ranges and a beautiful stretch of coastline - find out more on the Cantabria tourist board website, and check out holidays in the stunning Picos de Europa mountains. |
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Your route to Santander (Northern Spain)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
