Santander Ferry Terminal (Estación Marítima)
Ferry port for Santander, Spain
Santander’s ferry terminal is in the heart of the Cantabrian capital, on the bay beside the city centre. Brittany Ferries sails from here to Portsmouth all year and to Plymouth from April to November.
Ferries from Santander Ferry Terminal (Estación Marítima)
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlymouthSeasonal | About 20h | Brittany Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Portsmouth | About 33h (two nights at sea) | Brittany Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Rosslare | 27h 30m – 28h | Brittany Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Santander Ferry Terminal (Estación Marítima)
- Portsmouth → Santander
Two sailings a week on Salamanca in October 2026: from Portsmouth on Mondays at 21:45 and Fridays at 22:00. About one sailing a week each way from November 2026 to February 2027.
Source: Brittany Ferries press release and route page, checked 2026-10-03
- Plymouth → Santander
Two departures a week on Pont-Aven in October 2026, from Plymouth on Wednesdays and Sundays (15:45 or 16:45). The last 2026 sailing from Plymouth is on 1 November.
No Plymouth–Santander sailings between 2 November 2026 and 20 March 2027 in Brittany Ferries’ timetable; the route restarts on 21 March 2027.
Source: Brittany Ferries press release and route page, checked 2026-10-03
- Rosslare → Santander
About 2 sailings a week
Ferryscanner describes the route as seasonal; it listed 2 weekly crossings when last updated (12 Aug 2026).
Source: Ferryscanner route page, checked 2026-10-27
Ferry Operators at Santander Ferry Terminal (Estación Marítima)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
The terminal is a short walk from Santander’s old town and its bus and railway stations
Sources: brittanyferriesnewsroom.com · Verified 2026-09-28 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Santander Ferry Terminal (Estación Marítima)
Portsmouth → Santander
Crossing: About 33h (two nights at sea) · Brittany Ferries
Plymouth → Santander
Crossing: About 20h · Brittany Ferries
Rosslare → Santander
Crossing: 27h 30m – 28h · Brittany Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Santander Ferry Terminal (Estación Marítima).