Portsmouth – Bilbao
Ferries to Spain
Portsmouth – Bilbao
Ferries to Spain
Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao. Portsmouth Bilbao ferries cost between 463€ and 1541€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Portsmouth Bilbao ferries.
The first Portsmouth Bilbao ferry typically departs from Portsmouth at around 19:00. The last ferry usually departs at 22:00.
The Portsmouth Bilbao ferry trip can take around 36 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 33 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Bilbao provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Portsmouth Bilbao ferry prices typically range between 463€* and 1541€*. The average price is typically 973€*. The cheapest Portsmouth Bilbao ferry prices start from 463€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 705€*. The average price for a car is 1051€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Portsmouth to Bilbao is approximately 532.7 miles (857.3km) or 462.9 nautical miles.
Yes, Brittany Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Portsmouth and Bilbao. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portsmouth and Bilbao.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries ferries between Portsmouth and Bilbao.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Portsmouth to Bilbao 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 | 544 €* | |
| 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.
Portsmouth is one of the best connected ports in the United Kingdom, serving nine different destinations across Europe with operators including Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries. To the south of the naval base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal, while the Continental Ferry Terminal serves Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.
Located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, situated around 100 km to the south west of London and 30 km to the east of Southampton. The city's long history is inextricably linked to the sea, hosting to the oldest dry dock in the world still used today and also to famous ships such as HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship; the Mary Rose, and HMS Warrior.
The Spanish city and port of Bilbao is the capital of the province of Bizkaia and lies on the banks of the Nervion River, which joins the Cantabrian Sea 11 km further downstream. The river has been important to the city's development since it was established in the 14th century. Along with the other towns that are situated along both banks of the river until it reaches the sea, Bilbao forms the Greater Bilbao area and has a lively cultural scene which visitors to the city enjoy. If performing arts is of particular interest then the Teatro Arriaga and Euskalduna Concert Hall are definitely worth a visit as is the Fine Arts Museum which is located at the edge of the Dona Casilda Park. The Park's famous neighbour is the famous Guggenheim Museum with its Frank Gehry designed building.
The Port of Bilbao is located on the Bilbao Abra bay, and along the Estuary of Bilbao, in Biscay (Basque Country). The main facilities are in the Santurtzi and Zierbena municipalities, approximately 15 km west of Bilbao. Brittany Ferries operate the Portsmouth to Bilbao route, with their boat, the MV Cap Finistère.
