Crossings operated by Brittany Ferries that we cover — tap a route for times, prices and the full guide.
Brittany Ferries is the leading operator on the Western Channel and the only company sailing direct from the UK to Spain. Founded by Breton farmers in 1973 to export their produce, it now runs cruise-ferries from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to Caen, Cherbourg, St Malo, Le Havre and Roscoff in France, plus the long Bay of Biscay crossings to Bilbao and Santander in northern Spain. Its ships are the most cruise-like on the Channel, with cabins, restaurants, cinemas and shops, and the overnight and Spanish sailings in particular feel like a mini-cruise. Brittany Ferries carries cars, motorhomes and foot passengers; fares include the vehicle and are cheapest booked well in advance.
Yes. Portsmouth-Bilbao, Portsmouth-Santander and Plymouth-Santander cross the Bay of Biscay in roughly 20 to 32 hours, saving a long drive through France.
Portsmouth for most routes, Poole for Cherbourg, and Plymouth for Roscoff and Santander.
Cabins are compulsory on overnight and Spanish sailings and optional on day crossings. They are booked as an extra on top of the vehicle fare.