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If you’re looking to travel to the South-western region of Europe, a Plymouth Santander ferry is an excellent choice as it can take you between England and Spain. It is the most direct route from England to Spain as the crossing takes just about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Currently, Brittany Ferries is the only operator to sail to Santander and the crossing service operates twice each week, leaving Plymouth every Sunday and Wednesday.
Your holiday starts the moment you board the Brittany Ferries’ flagship with a luxury travel experience.
Prices start as low as £75 for a return crossing with a car but prices can go higher at peak times. To get the best price, we advise you book as far ahead as possible or book as many friends and family to come with you in your car.
The standard cabins on the ferry gives you the privacy of your own space onboard so you get a great night rest, but if you want to have the best ferry experience, we suggest upgrading to Commodore Cabin.
The Commodore Cabins are the most luxurious onboard accommodation option on the ferry, offering the following benefits:
The Plymouth Santander ferry route is a great choice if you wish to travel to the Northern territories. The table shows some distances as per Google maps.
Additionally, the Santander route will take you faster to Spain than the Bilbao route, saving at least 2 hours of sailing time. It can also help you save money as the ferry prices are more affordable.
Below are some popular regions visited by travellers.
| Location | Distance(miles) | Distance(km) | Journey Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | 46 | 72 | 55 mins |
| Vitoria | 71 | 114 | 1 hour 52 minutes |
| Gijon | 67 | 180 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Villadolid | 32 | 247 | 2 hours 42 minutes |
The crossing takes 20 hours 15 minutes with up to two sailings each week.
You can use £ sterling and € Euros on-board.
Yes, some ferries have wifi.
None. Unlike airports, your baggage allowance is determined by how much you can get in your vehicle!
There definitely is. You will find a selection of food and meals available – something to suit any taste. Each restaurant has a different menu so we advise to look around first.
Yes. There are several areas where kids can entertain themselves.
Yes you can but your pet is not allowed in any publicly accessible areas. Be sure to check the latest requirements on the Brittany Ferries website.
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