Ferry from Portsmouth 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: Take the 1115 ferry from Portsmouth on Friday and arrive in Santander in time for lunch on the following day (Saturday).
Price: From around £47 each way
Book a ferry ticket from Portsmouth to Santander
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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 Santander Ferries depart Portsmouth Tuesday at 1115, Wednesday at 1100 and Friday 1115, arriving in Santander the following day. |
Frequency of service: 3 sailings per week
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Brittany Ferries Journey time: 24 hours
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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. |
Book a hotel in Santander Port
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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.
