Ferry from Santander to Portsmouth
Overview
If you want to travel from northern Spain to the UK, 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 1515 ferry from Santander on Saturday and arrive in Portsmouth the following day in time for Sunday dinner.
Price: From around £47 each way
Book a ferry ticket from Santander to Portsmouth
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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 Santander's main train station, which is one block down Avenida Castilla to the ferry terminal - or if you have too much luggage to carry, it's just a minute in a taxi. Trains run from major centres in the region and from the rest of Spain to Santander. Santander Port facilities: café, shop, tourist information, toilets, payphones. |
Transfer time: Allow 40 minutes
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Book a hotel in Santander Port
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| The Ferry Crossing : | Santander to Portsmouth Ferries depart Santander Monday at 1630, Wednesday at 1515 and Saturday at 1515, arriving in Portsmouth 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: | Welcome to Portsmouth Between May and September there is a shuttle bus between the continental ferry port and Portsmouth & Southsea railway station. (There is also a shuttle bus from the station called Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, where some trains stop), or you can take a taxi for around £5. Portsmouth & Southsea is well connected to the UK rail network, including regular services to London Waterloo. Portsmouth is a vibrant city with a rich maritime history that can be explored in its Historic Dockyard. Neighbouring Southsea is a pretty, genteel seaside town with much to offer the visitor: check out the official Southsea tourist website. Book a train ticket from Weymouth to destinations throughout the UK>> http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p(3447)a(1746452)g(27255) Book a bus ticket from Weymouth to destinations throughout the UK>> http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2197&awinaffid=105380&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalexpress.com%2Fcoach%2Findex.cfm Book a train ticket from Portsmouth to destinations throughout the UK>> |
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Your route back from Santander (Northern Spain)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
