Ferries from Portsmouth to Cherbourg
Dreaming of a holiday France? Get on a ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg using the ferry booking platform. This web portal gives you all the information you need on the sea crossings to Cherbourg from Portsmouthprices, durations and timings.
The crossing between Portsmouth and Cherbourg is served by the operator Brittany Ferries who provide 4 weekly sailings with travel times that range between 4 hours and 8 hours and typically morning and afternoon departures. Ferry operators serving this line have ships suitable for vehicle transportation, so you can reach your destination with your car, motorbike or camper van. All travel options provide at least toilets and bar service, the longer routes also have self-service restaurants, shops and various cabin options.
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| Route: PORTSMOUTH - CHERBOURG |
| Average Weekly Sailings: 4 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
| No. of Operators: 1 |
| Operators: BRITTANY FERRIES |
| First Ferry: 08:00 |
| Last Ferry: 23:15 |
| Average trip duration: 7 h 26 min |
| Distance: 138.22 Km |
Children between the ages of 0 - 3 travel free, but will not have a designated seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 4 and 15 travel half price.
50% discount
There are discounts for children on numerous journeys to both France and Spain. These discounts are valid for both single tickets and family holiday packages, making Brittany Ferries a great choice for families traveling with children.
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Portsmouth is on the south coast of England. There are several ferry terminals in the city, serving the local area, namely Porstmouth Harbour Sation Pier, Southsea Hover Port and Wightlink Gunwarf Terminal. But the terminal for international ferries appears on the map as Portsmouth Port, located just north of Charles Dicken's Birthplace Museum. At the terminal you'll find a bar/café, open daily 06:00-22:30, a shop, bureau de change with cash machine, left luggage, free wifi, baby change room and area for breastfeeding mums, lost property, payphones and mobile charge points, information ... [More information]
Address: George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP, UK
Directions: Google Map @ Portsmouth, port
Cherbourg is in the north of France, on the English Channel by the sea. It is an important fishing and trading port with a remarkable military history. Today it is popular with tourists and has plenty of cultural events to enjoy. The location is also very interesting, being set amongst beautiful green slopes. A brief history of Cherbourg The first people that settled in this area were the Unelli people, they were the Gallic tribes who clashed with Julius Caesar's Roman Army. The Middle Ages saw the city of Cherbourg ruled by the Dukes of Normandy. Cherbourg witnessed some important histo... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from PORTSMOUTH to CHERBOURG?
The duration of the crossing from PORTSMOUTH to CHERBOURG is usually 8 hours with BRITTANY FERRIES. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator BRITTANY FERRIES carries out 4 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from PORTSMOUTH to CHERBOURG varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
This line is used for transporting vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks. Board with your vehicle by following the instructions at your port of departure.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from CHERBOURG to PORTSMOUTH .