Portsmouth to Caen Ferry

The Portsmouth Caen ferry route connects England to France and is currently available for booking with 1 ferry company all year round. Brittany Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per day with an average crossing time of 5 hours and 45 minutes. The total distance between Portsmouth ferry port and Caen ferry port is approximately 101 nautical miles (187km), offering an essential transport link between the UK and continental Europe via the Channel.

Choose between 21 ferries from Portsmouth to Caen each week, with up to 3 sailings departing per day. Passengers embarking on this ferry route to France can take their cars onboard with Brittany Ferries. However, please remember that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.

Prices for the ferry to Caen from Portsmouth may change depending on the season you wish to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.

Portsmouth to Caen 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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Portsmouth - Caen Ferry Route Summary
Departure Country	England
Destination Country	France
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Brittany Ferries
Average Price	$478
Average Daily Sailings	3
Average Weekly Sailings	19
Average Sailing Duration	6 h
Fastest Sailing Duration	5 h 29 m
First Ferry	07:45
Last Ferry	23:01
Distance	105 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Most Popular Questions

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

The ferry crossing time from Portsmouth to Caen is approximately 6 hours. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.
How much is the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Portsmouth to Caen ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen is $478. Price exclusive of booking fees.
Which ferry companies operate between Portsmouth to Caen?

Brittany Ferries provide the ferries from Portsmouth to Caen.
How can I book ferry tickets from Portsmouth to Caen?

Book ferries from Portsmouth to Caen through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.
Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Portsmouth to Caen with
- Brittany Ferries
Can you take your car on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?
Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Portsmouth to Caen with
- Brittany Ferries
Can you bring pets on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?
Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:
- Brittany Ferries
How far is Portsmouth to Caen?

The distance from Portsmouth to Caen is 105 nautical miles.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 3 ferries running per day, which means that there are up to 21 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.

How long does the Ferry to Caen from Portsmouth take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 5 hours and 45 minutes, to 8 hours and 45 minutes, and this variation is caused for various reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Caen from Portsmouth 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 on, 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 Caen from Portsmouth?

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

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries	07:45	13:45	6 hours	Tue, Thu
Brittany Ferries	08:00	14:00	6 hours	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Brittany Ferries	15:00	21:00	6 hours	Tue, Thu, Sun
Brittany Ferries	15:01	21:00	5 hours 59 minutes	Wed, Fri
Brittany Ferries	15:30	21:15	5 hours 45 minutes	Mon
Brittany Ferries	22:00	05:45	7 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Brittany Ferries	22:31	06:15	7 hours 44 minutes	Tue, Thu
Brittany Ferries	23:00	05:45	6 hours 45 minutes	Mon, Wed
Brittany Ferries	23:00	06:30	7 hours 30 minutes	Sun