Rosslare – Bilbao
Ferry to Spain
Rosslare – Bilbao
Ferry to Spain
There are approximately 2 weekly sailings between Rosslare to Bilbao. This ferry route is operated by Brittany Ferries. Ferry timetables change seasonally so use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Rosslare Bilbao ferries.
Rosslare Bilbao ferry sailings typically depart from Rosslare at around 08:01. The last ferry typically departs at 23:30.
Rosslare Bilbao ferry prices typically range between £229* and £1120*. The average price is typically £625*. The cheapest Rosslare Bilbao ferry prices start from £122*. The average price for a foot passenger is £600*. The average price for a car is £660*.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
The total distance between Rosslare to Bilbao is approximately 652.9 miles (1050.7km) or 567.3 nautical miles for the mariners!
Yes, Brittany Ferries allow cars on board for ferries between Rosslare and Bilbao. Please use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rosslare and Bilbao.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries between Rosslare and Bilbao.
Pets are welcome on ferries from Rosslare to Bilbao with Brittany Ferries. Your pet can stay in your car, in a kennel or in a pet-friendly cabin. Dogs must remain on a leash and be muzzled when in public areas of the ship. Please ensure that your pet is fully vaccinated before travelling and has valid documentation by way of a health certificate.
Discover the cheapest ferry tickets by using our deal finder. We recommend that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability. Please remember that there are no alternative ferries from Ireland to Spain so this is the best way of traveling between these two popular destinations.
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| Rosslare - Bilbao Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Ireland | |
| Destination Country | Spain | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | £250* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 29h 25m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 27h 29m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:59 | |
| Distance | 567 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Irish village of Rosslare, or Rosslare Strand to give it is full name, is a coastal resort and port located in County Wexford, Ireland. Separating Wexford Harbour from the North Sea is a long sandspit which stretches north from Rosslare which until the 1920's stretched for many more miles north. At one point the spit almost reached Raven Point, giving Wexford Harbour a very narrow mouth. However, a storm breached the spit during the winter of 1924-25 and was thereafter gradually washed away. Located at the end of the spit was Rosslare Fort which is now abandoned. All that remains is a small island visible at low tide.
The village is supposed to be the sunniest in Ireland and has been a popular tourist resort for at least the last 100 years. The town's beach has been awarded a Blue Flag and therefore attracts many bathers and families.
The town's modern port has good passenger facilities and provides ferry services to Pembroke, with a crossing time of around 4 hours, Fishguard, 3 hours and 30 minutes and Cherbourg and Roscoff in France. Passenger facilities include a restaurant, a bar, children's play area and a waiting area.
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.
