Santander – Plymouth

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Ferry from Santander to Plymouth

Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Santander to Plymouth. Santander Plymouth ferries cost between £360 and £1211, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Santander Plymouth ferries.

Santander Plymouth Ferry Times

The first Santander Plymouth ferry typically departs from Santander at around 15:45. The last ferry usually departs at 17:00.

How long is the ferry from Santander to Plymouth?

The Santander Plymouth ferry trip can take around 20 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 20 hours with Brittany Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Santander Plymouth Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 2 weekly sailings from Santander to Plymouth provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Santander Plymouth Ferry Prices

Santander Plymouth ferry prices typically range between £360* and £1211*. The average price is typically £714*. The cheapest Santander Plymouth ferry prices start from £360*. The average price for a foot passenger is £571*. The average price for a car is £849*.

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 April 25.

How far is it from Santander to Plymouth?

The distance between Santander to Plymouth is approximately 476.6 miles (767.0km) or 414 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Santander Plymouth ferry?

Yes, Brittany Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santander and Plymouth. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santander and Plymouth.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Santander to Plymouth?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries ferries between Santander and Plymouth.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Santander to Plymouth?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santander to Plymouth 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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Santander - Plymouth Route summary
Departure Country Spain
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Brittany Ferries
Average Price £468*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 21h 7m
Fastest Sailing Duration 20h 0m
First Ferry 16:00
Last Ferry 18:30
Distance 414 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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Santander Guide

The Spanish city and port of Santander is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria on the north coast of Spain and lies to the east of Gijon and to the west of Bilbao. Popular tourist attractions in the city include the Cathedral of Santander, the lower temple (the "cripta del Cristo") was built in the 12th century on earlier Roman buildings. Its architectural style is a transition from Romanesque to Gothic. The upper church was built between the 13th and 14 the centuries.

Santander's port transports around 150,000 passengers each year to the ports of Plymouth and Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The crossing time to Portsmouth is around 24 hours and 20 hours to Plymouth. The port has excellent road and rail facilities that provide good links with Portugal, the Spanish Costa's and other parts of Spain. Passenger facilities in the port include banks, supermarkets, a restaurant, tourist information desk and a souvenir shop.


Plymouth Guide

The city of Plymouth is located in the south west of England, in the county of Devon, and has a long and rich maritime history and many famous residents over the years which includes Sir Francis Drake. It is the largest city in Devon and has a lovely location on the coast. The city has a large city centre that has been redeveloped and contains lots of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants and also has a number of prominent modern suburbs. Perhaps the best known and most popular attraction in the city is the amazing National Marine Aquarium that contains large tanks of gigantic proportions, underwater tunnels and plenty of large sharks! Plymouth Gin with its famous distillery that dates back over 400 years is also a popular attraction as is the Dartmoor Wildlife Park to the north east of the city, which is popular with families. Green spaces within the city includes Central Park which features a range of sports facilities and a large leisure complex.

Ferries from Plymouth depart to Roscoff in France and Santander in Spain.

Santander to Plymouth
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 16:00 12:15 20 hours 15 minutes Fri

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