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Where can I go by ferry from Bilbao?
2 ferry destinations from Bilbao: Portsmouth and Rosslare.
All Ferries from Bilbao
Bilbao → Portsmouth29h 30m – 36h · Brittany FerriesTwo sailings a week on Galicia in October 2026, from Portsmouth on Thursdays and Sundays (19:00 or 22:00)🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalRoute guide written for the Portsmouth → Bilbao direction; sailings run both ways.Bilbao → Rosslare27h 30m – 31h (one or two nights at sea) · Brittany FerriesAbout one sailing a week each way on Santoña from November 2026 to February 2027🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalRoute guide written for the Rosslare → Bilbao direction; sailings run both ways.
Plan your crossing from Bilbao
- Portsmouth → Bilbao
Two sailings a week on Galicia in October 2026, from Portsmouth on Thursdays and Sundays (19:00 or 22:00); about one a week from November 2026 to February 2027.
Brittany Ferries lists two return sailings a week from April to November 2026
Source: Brittany Ferries route page and press release, checked 2026-10-03
- Rosslare → Bilbao
About one sailing a week each way on Santoña from November 2026 to February 2027; in October 2026 there were two a week (from Rosslare on Wednesdays at 09:00 and Fridays at 23:59)
Two a week each way from 30 March to 1 November 2026, then one a week each way through the winter
Source: Brittany Ferries press release and Irish route page, checked 2026-10-03
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Bilbao?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Bilbao to Portsmouth and Rosslare. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Bilbao?
Yes, car ferries run from Bilbao to Portsmouth, Rosslare.