Ferry to England
The Best Deals on Ferries to England
Traveling by ferry to England is the most comfortable way to get there with your own car, with no luggage restrictions, and with your pet. From Spain, Brittany Ferries connects Santander and Bilbao with Portsmouth and Plymouth—a one-day crossing with a cabin that saves you from having to drive all the way through France. The shortest crossings span the English Channel from France in just over an hour, and the overnight crossing from Amsterdam drops you off in the north of the country first thing in the morning.
Ferries depart from the French coast to Dover daily and frequently, while Newhaven is the most convenient gateway for those heading to Brighton or south of London. For Scotland, northern England, or the Lake District, the best option is to travel to Newcastle.
The ferry companies operating routes to England are Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries, DFDS, and Irish Ferries. Here are the routes by port of arrival:
To Portsmouth: from Bilbao, Caen, Cherbourg, Guernsey, Jersey, Le Havre, Saint-Malo, and Santander.
To Plymouth: from Roscoff, Santander.
To Newhaven: from Dieppe.
To Dover: from Calais, Dunkirk.
To Newcastle: from Amsterdam.
To Poole: from Cherbourg, Guernsey, and Jersey.
At Clickferry, you can book your ferry trip to England at the guaranteed best price. Plus, you can check the days, times, prices, and ferry lines that interest you for traveling to your destination. We do the work for you—we compare prices across all available ferry lines so you don’t have to, ensuring you can travel by ferry to England at the lowest price.
Routes
To Portsmouth
To Poole
Cheapest ferry fare to England
The routes from Santander and Bilbao are long ferry crossings with cabins, so the price depends largely on the type of cabin and the season; it’s best to book them well in advance, as there are only a few departures per week. The price of the ferry to England depends mainly on the route, the date, and whether you’re traveling with a vehicle. The short crossings across the English Channel are usually the most affordable and have frequent departures, while the Amsterdam–Newcastle overnight route requires a cabin reservation and should be booked in advance during the summer.
With the Clickferry search tool, you can compare all departures and also book your return ticket in the same transaction.
Ferry Schedules to England
To book your trip with complete confidence, check our search tool for available departure times for your dates and book your ferry tickets online at the best price.
We recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance to get the best price on your ferry tickets.
Please note that ferry schedules to England vary depending on the season. Check our search tool for the most up-to-date schedules based on your travel dates to get the latest information.
Popular Ferry Lines for the Route to England
We provide you with all the information you need about ships, routes, and ports for traveling by ferry. The main ferry companies are Brittany Ferries, P&O Ferries, DFDS, and Irish Ferries.
How long does the ferry ride to England take?
Depending on your port of departure, the duration of your ferry trip may be:
To Plymouth
Santander – Plymouth: 20 hours.
To Portsmouth
Bilbao – Portsmouth: 24–32 hours.
Santander – Portsmouth: 27 hours.
This travel time will also depend on factors such as the type of vessel (traditional or fast ferry) and the weather conditions during the trip.
Ferry Ports on the Peninsula to England
Port of Bilbao.
The Port of Bilbao is the most important port in northern Spain and the fourth largest in the country, serving as a gateway to the United Kingdom and Europe. Sixty-five percent of tourists traveling through the Port of Bilbao take this ferry route from Bilbao to Rosslare.
The port is located near Zierbena, about 20 km from downtown Bilbao (from the A8 highway, take exit 130 marked “Portua-Santurtzi” and follow the signs for “Ferry”).
The Port of Santander
It is located at Calle Antonio López, 39002 Santander, Cantabria.
If you’d like to access the Port of Santander directly via Google Maps, click this link.
The port is located in Santander Bay, in northern Spain. Its geographic location provides direct connections to Plymouth and Portsmouth .
Traveling to England by Car
If you’d like to travel by ferry to England with your car, van, bicycle, motorcycle, or RV, we recommend that you request information in advance, as there are different rates for each type of vehicle. Prices depend on the size and type of vehicle you’d like to bring on board. You can calculate the price in advance and enjoy the best price guaranteed.
Traveling with a Pet by Ferry to England
Many shipping companies allow pets to travel on board their ships and ferries. It is very important that you check with our customer service department regarding each shipping company’s requirements. They may request a vaccination record, an official pet identification document, and that the animal travel in a carrier; if you’re traveling with a dog, it must always be properly secured with a muzzle and leash during boarding.If you have any questions, please contact our Clickferry customer service team.
Discounts on Ferry Tickets to England
Where can I buy a cheap ferry ticket to England?
Clickferry is Spain’s#1ferry ticket comparison site. With our search engine, you can find the cheapest ferry tickets and book in advance. You can also choose the best departure times at the best prices. Here are some special situations where extra discounts apply on top of the promotions and discount coupons already available in the search engine.
What is the cheapest ferry to England?
The routes from Santander and Bilbao are long ferry crossings with cabins, so the price depends heavily on the type of cabin and the season; it’s best to book them well in advance, as there are only a few departures per week. The price of the ferry to England depends mainly on the route, the date, and whether you’re traveling with a vehicle. The short crossings across the English Channel are usually the most affordable and have frequent departures, while the Amsterdam–Newcastle overnight route requires a cabin reservation and should be booked in advance during the summer.
