Bilbao – Portsmouth

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Bilbao – Portsmouth

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Bilbao Portsmouth Ferry

The Bilbao Portsmouth ferry route connects Spain with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Brittany Ferries. The crossing operates up to 2 times each week with sailing durations from around 31 hours 7 minutes.

Bilbao Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Bilbao Guide

Bilbao Ferry Port

Bilbao is a Spanish city situated in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. Bilbao ferry port is a hive of activity thanks to the economic development of the Basque Country and the natural resources exploited from quarries. Bilbao has become one the most important ports in Spain and also a good starting point for visiting the green northern coast. Bilbao is also famous for The Guggenheim Museum, which was inaugurated in 1997 and contains some of the most important temporary expositions of modern art.


Portsmouth Guide

Portsmouth Ferry Port

Situated on the south coast of the UK, about two hours on the train from London, Portsmouth is one of the biggest cities in the south of England. The ferry routes departing the port head to France and Spain, ranging from 45 minutes to 11 hours.

What is there to do in Portsmouth Harbour?

Portsmouth is a city drenched in activity, yet much of the attraction lies in its harbour. HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth offer a fascinating look into the history of Portsmouth’s Naval fleet and its prominence in protecting the shores. There are tours of the harbour and the Naval fleet for fairly affordable prices, especially for anyone with a particular interest in history. The ships are the highlight of the harbour, yet the entire waterfront is drenched in unique infrastructure. A short walk up from the harbour and you’ll find one of the most famous shopping centres on the south coast; Gunwharf Quays is a large shopping complex filled with discount designer outlet stores as well as a cinema and bowling alley. Many tourists come to Portsmouth just to scour the aisles for bargains and peruse the shops for bespoke items at remarkably low prices. After a long day of shopping, head to one of the many fine quality restaurants dotted along the waterfront, with cuisine from across the globe being represented.

How do you get around Portsmouth Harbour?

The harbour is fairly small and can be covered entirely by foot. To access the harbour, many choose the ferry which comes from other areas around Portsmouth.


Bilbao to Portsmouth
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 9/06/2025 and 15/06/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 13:00 18:30 29 hours 30 minutes Sun
Brittany Ferries 13:00 21:45 32 hours 45 minutes Wed

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