Caen – Portsmouth

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Caen – Portsmouth

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Ferry from Caen to Portsmouth

Connecting the town of Caen on the coast of France to the city of Portsmouth on the coast of England, this ferry route provides an essential link between the coast of France and the coast of England. From the city of Caen, known for its rich history that can be dated back to William the Conqueror, as well as being perfectly located within reach of many of the popular locations on the coast, as well as being only 2 hours away from Paris, to the city of Portsmouth, home to many historical ships and boats that can be visited today, as well as being one of the largest and oldest cities on the coast of England.

With up to 3 ferries running per day, provided by 1 ferry operator, there is no shortage of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Caen to Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Caen - Portsmouth Route summary
Departure Country France
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Brittany Ferries
Average Price $291*
Average Daily Sailings 2
Average Weekly Sailings 18
Average Sailing Duration 6h 39m
Fastest Sailing Duration 5h 45m
First Ferry 08:30
Last Ferry 23:46
Distance 104 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Caen to Portsmouth Ferry Most Popular Questions

Caen to Portsmouth Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 3 ferries running per day, which means that there can be up to 21 ferries running per week, all provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Portsmouth from Caen take?

Ferry sail durations on this route can take between 5 hours and 45 minutes, to 7 hours, and this variation is caused for numerous reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Caen to Portsmouth Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Portsmouth from Caen will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Portsmouth from Caen?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

Caen to Portsmouth
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/31/2025 and 4/6/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 08:30 14:30 6 hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Brittany Ferries 14:00 20:15 6 hours 15 minutes Thu
Brittany Ferries 16:30 22:30 6 hours Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Brittany Ferries 23:00 07:15 8 hours 15 minutes Thu
Brittany Ferries 23:30 07:15 7 hours 45 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
Brittany Ferries 23:30 07:45 8 hours 15 minutes Sun

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