There is no direct ferry from Santander to Rosslare in Brittany Ferries’ winter 2026/27 programme. Travelling back to Ireland from northern Spain? Sail from Bilbao’s ferry terminal at Zierbena.
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The winter 2026/27 Santander service sails from Ireland to Spain only. Brittany Ferries directs passengers making the journey home to Bilbao. You can arrive in Cantabria on the outward trip and return from the Basque Country on another day. Brittany Ferries’ winter service details.
If you start in Santander, allow for the road journey east to Bilbao’s ferry port. The terminal is at Zierbena, roughly 21 km from Bilbao city. For drivers Brittany Ferries directs traffic from the A-8 via exit 130 and the N-644, following the yellow ferry signs. Brittany Ferries’ Bilbao port map.
On foot, plan your transfer all the way to the port. Metro Line 2 from Bilbao ends at Santurtzi, about 3 km from the ferry terminal. Arrange the final transfer and confirm that your chosen sailing accepts your booking before setting out.
Brittany Ferries lists overnight Bilbao departures on Thursdays and Sundays, taking about 27–29 hours to reach Rosslare. The published pattern can change seasonally. Check the dated Spain-to-Ireland itinerary before organising a hotel or an onward journey. Brittany Ferries’ Bilbao sailing times.
For a car or campervan, price the vehicle, passengers and sleeping accommodation together. Compare the Spanish terminal and departure day on your booking confirmation with your planned drive from Cantabria. Bilbao to Rosslare ferry guide.
Travelling the other way? Read the Rosslare to Santander ferry guide.
Brittany Ferries serves Rosslare from Bilbao. Its seasonal arrival at Santander from Ireland has no paired Ireland-bound departure.
Brittany FerriesThe direct alternative leaves from Zierbena. Check Bilbao as your Spanish port when selecting the cabin, party size and vehicle. A departure listed from Santander for Plymouth or Portsmouth takes you to England.
If you intend to sail from Santander to Britain and continue to Ireland, plan two separate crossings with an overland leg between the British ports. Compare the extra driving and connection time with a single Bilbao–Rosslare sailing.
Santander’s ferry terminal is close to the city waterfront, with road access towards the A8 and A67 corridors for Cantabria, Asturias, Bilbao and central Spain.
When leaving Cantabria for Ireland, set your navigation for the Bilbao passenger terminal at Zierbena. A pin for Santander’s ferry terminal will take you to the wrong port for Rosslare.
The sailing from Bilbao arrives at Rosslare Europort in County Wexford. From Rosslare, the N25 serves Wexford and Waterford, and the N11/M11 corridor leads north towards Dublin.
After the ferry reaches Rosslare, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.
On the Bilbao–Rosslare alternative, compare overnight accommodation, meals and any pet space for the particular ship and sailing you choose.
Book an ensuite cabin suitable for your party so you can sleep during the overnight section.
Restaurants and cafés provide meals and refreshments during the long crossing.
Passenger lounges and outside deck areas offer space to relax away from the cabin.
Pet accommodation is capacity-controlled and should be added at the time of booking where available.
For the direct Spain–Ireland alternative, check the travel documents required for your nationality and any paperwork for your vehicle or pet before driving to Zierbena.
Follow the check-in directions on your Bilbao ticket. If travelling without a vehicle, confirm how to reach the passenger entrance from your accommodation or arrival in Bilbao.
Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.
Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.
Rosslare Harbour is well connected by road and rail, while a car is useful for exploring beaches and the wider County Wexford coast.
Rosslare Strand, Kilmore Quay and Hook Peninsula are easiest with a car or planned local transport.
Rosslare serves several ferry companies, so follow your ticket rather than relying on a generic port arrival time.
For an onward connection from Rosslare, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.
Explore RosslareTo reach Ireland on one ship, compare Bilbao to Rosslare. The two Santander departures below reach England and require a separate crossing for Ireland.
Outward winter service: Rosslare to Santander · Browse all ferry routes
There is no direct Santander to Rosslare sailing in the published winter 2026/27 programme. The direct alternative from Bilbao takes about 27–29 hours on the operator’s published pattern, plus your journey to Bilbao.
Brittany Ferries operates Bilbao to Rosslare. The same operator sails from Rosslare to Santander on selected winter dates, in the opposite direction only.
For the direct service to Ireland, check in at the terminal at Zierbena on your Bilbao ticket. If driving from Cantabria, follow signs for the port rather than heading into Bilbao city centre.
Check passenger and vehicle spaces on the Bilbao departure you want. If travelling on foot, confirm your booking and arrange transport to the terminal. For a car, enter the full dimensions when comparing cabin and vehicle fares.
Search Bilbao to Rosslare and include any cabin and vehicle in the price. Add the cost of reaching Zierbena from Santander to compare the full cost of returning home.
After disembarking in Rosslare, continue by road to Wexford or Dublin, or check onward bus and train connections against the arrival day and time of your Bilbao crossing.
The operator lists Ireland-to-Santander sailings for most weeks from November 2026 to mid-March 2027. Check the outward date independently from your return from Bilbao.
Check the date and cabin availability for your Bilbao departure, then plan the journey from Santander to the terminal at Zierbena.
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