Ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao
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: Take a ferry at 2115 from Portsmouth (remember to check-in at least an hour in advance), and you'll be in Bilbao on the third day at 0800.
Price: From £115 each way
Book a ferry ticket from Portsmouth to Bilbao with Brittany Ferries
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| How to travel to the port: | The easiest way for foot passengers to reach the harbour is to take a National Express coach which stops right outside the ferry departure building. You can also take the train to Portsmouth Harbour from where it's a short 10-minute taxi ride (about £5) to the ferry departure building. NB between May and September, there is a shuttle bus from Portsmouth & Southsea railway station to the harbour. Portsmouth Harbour facilities: Bar, café, shop, bureau de change, internet access point. |
Transfer time: Allow 40 minutes
Book a hotel in Portsmouth or Southsea
Book a hotel in Portsmouth or Southsea
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| The Ferry Crossing: | Portsmouth to Bilbao (until end of September) Ferries depart Portsmouth at 2115, arriving in Bilbao on the third day at 0800 (Spanish time), on the following dates: |
Frequency of service: Every 3 days
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P&O Journey time: 1.5 days
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| Onward travel from the port: | Bienvenido a Bilbao The port of Bilbao is located around 10 miles north-west of Bilbao-Abando station - you can take a taxi from the port. Bilbao-Abando station in the city centre has regular services to major centres across Spain, including Madrid and Barcelona. Northern Spain's largest city may be most famous for the glorious Guggenheim museum, but as the Bilbao official tourist website shows, there's much more to see and do in the city, from exploring the historic Casco Viejo to eating traditional Basque pintxos (tapas). |
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Your route to Bilbao (Northern Spain)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
