Cherbourg – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Cherbourg – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Connecting the city of Cherbourg on the coast of France with the city of Portsmouth on the coast of England, this ferry route is one of the more popular ferry routes that connects France with England. From the city of Cherbourg, one of the oldest port cities in France, and home to many beautiful churches and gardens that are accessible to the public, to the city of Portsmouth, known for its rich maritime history that can be seen with the many historical ships that are docked in the harbour, and its links to the Royal Navy through its dry dock that are still in use today.
With up to 9 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Cherbourg 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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| Cherbourg - Portsmouth Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | $292* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 40m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 12:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:30 | |
| Distance | 76 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The ferry schedule for this ferry route has up to 9 ferries running per week, 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.
Ferry sail durations on this route can vary between 3 hours, and 4 hours and 15 minutes, and this divergence is due to various reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all ferry sail durations that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, rather than actual durations, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Portsmouth from Cherbourg 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 handy 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.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
