Sailing from Plymouth
- Kingsand, Cawsand Bay. The approach to Kingsand, Cawsand Bay is wide and safe.
- Cellar Bay, River Yealm. This secluded beach is away from the beaten track for landlubbers, which makes it paradise for us sea-goers!
- Polkerris, St Austell Bay.
- Dittisham, River Dart.
- River Fal.
Where do Plymouth Ferries sail to?
Plymouth Guide
The port is used to connect the south coast of England to Spain and France, with crossings to Santander, Roscoff and St Malo.
Where can you go from Plymouth?
The Best Day Trips from Plymouth
- Looe Island – the ferry from Looe runs to Looe Island several times a day, and you’ll have 2 hours to explore the island before the return journey.
- Polperro – this is an epic beach town with some of the best coastline in the country.
Can you sail from Plymouth to France?
Sail to France in just 5 hrs 30 mins
Brittany Ferries’ offers a direct sailing into Brittany with our Plymouth to Roscoff ferry route. Daytime sailings take 5 hrs 30 mins and an overnight crossing takes up to 11 hrs.
How long does it take to sail from Plymouth to Santander?
20 hours
Take Brittany Ferries’ most direct route to Spain on our Plymouth to Santander ferry. Operating until November 2022 and from late March 2023, these twice weekly sailings take just over 20 hours aboard our flagship ferry, Pont-Aven .
How long is the crossing from Plymouth to Bilbao?
The journey time between Plymouth and Bilbao is around 23h 12m and covers a distance of around 1776 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 3m.
Is there a ferry Devon to France?
Dover to Calais Ferries. The DFDS Dover to Calais ferry route operates up to 30 daily sailings between England and France. Start your autumn adventure with a ferry crossing to France with DFDS. With crossings of just 100 minutes and Duty Free shopping onboard and shoreside, it’s a great way to start your break.
How far is Plymouth from the sea?
Plymouth’s closest sandy beaches are Bovisand and Wembury, being just a 15 – 20 minute drive away from the city centre.
How far is Plymouth from lizard?
It is 52 miles from Plymouth to The Lizard. It is approximately 83.2 miles to drive.
How far is rock from Plymouth?
The distance between Plymouth and Rock is 36 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.
Can you sail from Plymouth to Ireland?
Brittany Ferries’ offers a direct sailing into Brittany with our Plymouth to Roscoff ferry route. Daytime sailings take 5 hours and 30 mins and an overnight crossing takes up to 11 hrs. There are up to two sailings per day at convenient times for a relaxed, enjoyable journey and a great start to your holiday.
Is there a ferry from Plymouth to St Malo?
The Plymouth to Saint Malo to ferry route connects Plymouth in Devon, a port city on the south coast of England to Saint Malo, a port city in Brittany in northwest France. The route is operated by Brittany Ferries.
How long is the ferry from Plymouth to Cherbourg?
The quickest way to get from Plymouth to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive and car ferry which costs £55 – £120 and takes 6h 49m.
How long does it take to sail from Plymouth to Dartmouth?
How long does it take to get from Plymouth to Dartmouth Passenger Ferry? It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Plymouth to Dartmouth Passenger Ferry, including transfers.
How long does it take to sail from Portsmouth to Plymouth?
The passage time is eight hours.
How long to sail from UK to Spain with a sailboat?
between 20 and 36 hours
Sailings to Spain from the UK take between 20 and 36 hours depending on route and departure time. Sailings from Plymouth to Santander are the shortest crossings with one night on board. Sailings from Portsmouth are either one or two nights on board.
How long is crossing from Santander to Plymouth?
20 hours
Sailings to the UK twice a week
Take Brittany Ferries’ most direct route from Spain to the UK on our luxury Santander to Plymouth ferry. Crossings take just over 20 hours with two sailings a week aboard our flagship ferry, Pont-Aven, until November 2022 and from March 2023.
How long is the journey from Plymouth to Santander?
around 20 hours 30 minutes
The Plymouth Santander ferry route connects England with Spain. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Brittany Ferries. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 20 hours 30 minutes.
How long is the ferry from Plymouth to Caen?
Brittany Ferries operates this route with 23 daily sailings and a high-speed ferry duration of approximately 5 hours 45 minutes.
What is the shortest ferry route from England to France?
The shortest route, Poole to Cherbourg, takes just 5 hours. Daily sailings from Portsmouth to Caen, the most popular route, take 6-7 hours. Daily overnight sailings on Portsmouth to St Malo take 10-12 hours.
Can I sail my boat from UK to France?
Sailing to France: Departure
UK cruisers need to make sure passports are stamped on departure to avoid overstaying in the Schengen zone which could result in future entry being denied. Since Brexit, visits to the Schengen zone are limited to 90 days in every 180 days for UK nationals.