Port of Bilbao Ferry Terminal (Santurtzi)
Ferry port for Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao’s ferry terminal is at Santurtzi on the outer estuary, about 15 km from the city centre. Brittany Ferries sails from here to Portsmouth and to Rosslare in Ireland.
Ferries from Port of Bilbao Ferry Terminal (Santurtzi)
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 29h 30m – 36h | Brittany Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Rosslare | 27h 30m – 31h (one or two nights at sea) | Brittany Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Bilbao Ferry Terminal (Santurtzi)
- 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
Ferry Operators at Port of Bilbao Ferry Terminal (Santurtzi)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Santurtzi has Cercanías commuter trains to central Bilbao
The A-8 motorway passes close to the port
Sources: brittanyferriesnewsroom.com · Verified 2026-09-28 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Port of Bilbao Ferry Terminal (Santurtzi)
Portsmouth → Bilbao
Crossing: 29h 30m – 36h · Brittany Ferries
Rosslare → Bilbao
Crossing: 27h 30m – 31h (one or two nights at sea) · Brittany Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Bilbao Ferry Terminal (Santurtzi).