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How to get from Portsmouth to Bilbao by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Portsmouth to Bilbao can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Brittany Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Portsmouth Bilbao ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Brittany Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Portsmouth to Bilbao Ferry Information

Port of departure
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Port of arrival
Bilbao
Spain
Basque Country
Distance
530 mi
Ferry Companies
Brittany Ferries
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
24 hrs.
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Ferry Portsmouth Bilbao: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao, you'll find tickets ranging from $397 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $868 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Portsmouth-Bilbao route is $713. The average ferry crossing time from Portsmouth to Bilbao is 10 hrs. 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 12 hrs. to reach Bilbao, while the fastest boats will reach Bilbao in 9 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Portsmouth at 19:00. The last ferry to Bilbao leaves Portsmouth at 21:31.

Average price of a Portsmouth Bilbao ferry crossing
$713
Price range for Portsmouth Bilbao ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$397 - $868
Average crossing time Portsmouth Bilbao
10 hrs. 45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Bilbao
19:00
Departure time of last ferry to Bilbao
21:31
Arrival time first ferry to Bilbao
08:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Bilbao
08:01

Which companies operate between Portsmouth and Bilbao?

If you're looking to travel between Portsmouth and Bilbao by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Brittany Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Bilbao
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a Brittany-based shipping company operating ferry services to England, Ireland and Spain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Portsmouth-Bilbao fares and book a Brittany Ferries ticket between Portsmouth and Bilbao. Brittany Ferries operates 3 crossings a week to Bilbao from Portsmouth and the journey time is 24 hrs.. More information about Brittany Ferries
24 hrs.
3 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Portsmouth? Where do the boats arrive in Bilbao?

Port of departure in Portsmouth

Brittany Ferries ferries depart for Bilbao from the following ports in Portsmouth:

Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
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Port of arrival in Bilbao

Brittany Ferries ships arrive in Bilbao from the following ports:

Santurtzi Puerto
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao, it will take you at least 24 hrs. to cover the 530 mi between Portsmouth and Bilbao.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Portsmouth and Bilbao in winter) and the ferry company (Brittany Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a week between Portsmouth and Bilbao.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Portsmouth and Bilbao: Brittany Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Brittany Ferries.

To go by boat from Portsmouth to Bilbao, you can find prices ranging from $397 for the lowest, to $868 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $713.

The first ferry leaves Portsmouth at 19:00 for Bilbao.

The last ferry to Bilbao from Portsmouth usually departs at 21:31.

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