Portsmouth to Bilbao Ferries
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How to get from Portsmouth to Bilbao by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry ticket? 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, so 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 deal on a Portsmouth Bilbao ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most Brittany Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced 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
Ferry Portsmouth Bilbao: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao, you'll find tickets range from £326 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £712 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Portsmouth to Bilbao route is £585. The average ferry crossing time from Portsmouth to Bilbao is 10 hours 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 12 hours to reach Bilbao, while the fastest boats will arrive in Bilbao in 9 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Portsmouth at 19:00. The last boat to Bilbao leaves the port of Portsmouth at 21:31.
Why travel by ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Bilbao. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Portsmouth and Bilbao?
If you want to travel between Portsmouth and Bilbao by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Brittany Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
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:
Port of arrival in Bilbao
Brittany Ferries ships arrive in Bilbao from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao, it will take you at least 24 hours 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.
Before booking, compare the prices of Brittany Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Portsmouth Bilbao ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Portsmouth and Bilbao, you will travel 530 mi.
To go by boat from Portsmouth to Bilbao, you can find prices ranging from £326 for the lowest, to £712 for the highest. The average price we observed was £585.
The first ferry leaves Portsmouth at 19:00 for Bilbao.
The last ferry to Bilbao usually departs from Portsmouth at 21:31.
Your Portsmouth to Bilbao ferry experience
If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Portsmouth to Bilbao sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Portsmouth to disembarkation in Bilbao, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Brittany Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Portsmouth and Bilbao.
Departure from Portsmouth by ferry
Before your Portsmouth Bilbao ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Arrival time in Portsmouth port / You should arrive in the port of Portsmouth well in advance. Please check this with your Brittany Ferries company. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Portsmouth Bilbao crossing / In Portsmouth, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Brittany Ferries ticket offices at the Portsmouth ferry terminal. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
- Boarding the ferry to Bilbao / Information messages are broadcast in the Portsmouth ferry terminal to invite you to board. In your vehicle, Brittany Ferries staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.
Portsmouth to Bilbao crossing: on board the ship...
On board the Brittany Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.
Bilbao is in sight, disembarkation imminent!
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Bilbao:
- The ferry enters Bilbao Harbour / You will not be able to reach the garage until invited by the crew. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Bilbao harbour from the deck of the boat.
- If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Portsmouth to Bilbao in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Bilbao.
- Leave the ship and Bilbao is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. The customs staff at Bilbao harbour can give you a check. Finally, leave the port and Bilbao is waiting for you!
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