Portsmouth – Bilbao
Ferries to Spain
Portsmouth – Bilbao
Ferries to Spain
This ferry crossing is available with
The Portsmouth Bilbao ferry typically departs from Portsmouth at around 19:00.
The average duration of a Portsmouth Bilbao ferry is around 34h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 32h 15m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Portsmouth to Bilbao provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Portsmouth Bilbao ferry prices typically range between $491.78* and $1657.6*. The average price is typically $884.14*. The cheapest Portsmouth Bilbao ferry prices start from $187.18*. The average price for a foot passenger is $507.24*. The average price for a car is $1072.19*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Portsmouth and Bilbao is approximately 532.7 miles (857.3km) or 462.9 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Portsmouth and Bilbao with Brittany Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Portsmouth Bilbao ferries with Brittany Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Portsmouth - Bilbao Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$892* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 34h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 32h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:45 | |
| Distance | 462 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Situated on the south coast of the UK, about two hours on the train from London, Portsmouth is one of the biggest cities in the south of England. The ferry routes departing the port head to France and Spain, ranging from 45 minutes to 11 hours.
Bilbao is a Spanish city situated in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Bilbao ferry port is a hive of activity thanks to the economic development of the Basque Country and the natural resources exploited from quarries. Bilbao has become one the most important ports in Spain and also a good starting point for visiting the green northern coast. Bilbao is also famous for The Guggenheim Museum, which was inaugurated in 1997 and contains some of the most important temporary expositions of modern art.
