Cheapest ferry: Spain to U.K. and cheapest U.K. to USA shipping

[rory_gibson]

Hi all,

Doesn't anyone know the cheapest ferry routes for Spain to U.K.? I had thought it was San Sabastian -> Portsmouth but looking online that route is £200 for man + bike! Also, is it cheaper to book in advance or just rock up on the day?

Also... what's the cheapest way to ship a bike from U.K. to USA? It's only a tiny 125cc and worth nothing so shipping isn't only viable if it's cheap! There is no rush to move it so if there's a way of doing it cheap but slow that's great.

Thanks

[backofbeyond]

The price does wander around day by day - do a search on somewhere like direct ferries.com and you'll see what I mean, but £200 doesn't seem that bad to me. My cynical side suspects it's based on how much they figure it would cost you to drive back - fuel, hotels, whatever cheaper ferry you have to get etc, and make their price seem good using that comparison.

No idea about cheap but slow transport to the US. I know somebody who took a bike to the US piece by piece over a number of business flights but that was way back before the current paranoia. Maybe you could post it as machine parts or find someone needing to fill a container who'd take it.

[CREER]

Rory

If you decide to ride through France, it would be great to meet you, however I'm nearer the Med than the Atlantic!