Portsmouth – Cherbourg

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Portsmouth – Cherbourg

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Ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg

Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg. Portsmouth Cherbourg ferries cost around $236 and $1039, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Portsmouth Cherbourg ferries.

Ferry times from Portsmouth to Cherbourg

Portsmouth Cherbourg ferry sailings typycally depart from Portsmouth at around 11:30. The last ferry leaves at 23:15.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg?

The Portsmouth Cherbourg ferry trip can take around 7 hours 45 minutes. The fastest Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry is around 4 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Portsmouth Cherbourg Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 3 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Cherbourg serviced by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Portsmouth to Cherbourg

Portsmouth Cherbourg ferry prices typically range between $236* and $1039*. The average price is typically $506*. The cheapest ferries from Portsmouth to Cherbourg start from $236*. The average price for a foot passenger is $258*. The average price for a car is $532*.

Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Cherbourg?

The distance between Portsmouth to Cherbourg is approximately 88 miles (142km) or 76 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Portsmouth Cherbourg ferry?

Yes, Brittany Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Portsmouth and Cherbourg. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portsmouth and Cherbourg.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Portsmouth to Cherbourg?

Foot passengers can travel on the Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry with Brittany Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg?

Pets can travel on ferries from Portsmouth to Cherbourg with Brittany Ferries. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
 

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Portsmouth to Cherbourg Ferry Most Popular Questions

Portsmouth Guide

Portsmouth is one of the best connected ports in the United Kingdom, serving nine different destinations across Europe with operators including Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries. To the south of the naval base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal, while the Continental Ferry Terminal serves Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.

Located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, situated around 100 km to the south west of London and 30 km to the east of Southampton. The city's long history is inextricably linked to the sea, hosting to the oldest dry dock in the world still used today and also to famous ships such as HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship; the Mary Rose, and HMS Warrior.


Cherbourg Guide

The town and port of Cherbourg is located on the Cotentin Peninsular in the Manche department of Normandy in the north west of France. The town's port is perhaps best known as a cross channel port serving ferries travelling between the United Kingdom and France. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Museum T. Henry which was founded in 1831 following a donation of more than 160 paintings by Henry, commissioner of the Royal Museums. Today, the museum has a collection of 300 paintings by French, Dutch and Italian artists stretching back from the present day to the Middle Ages. Contained in the collection are "The Ascent to Calvary" by Murrillo, "Christ Died" which is attributed to Filippino Lippi, and the "Conversion of St. Augustine" by Beato Angelico.

Also in the town and popular with visitors is the 12th century Abbey du Voeu which was dedicated to the Virgin. The church was consecrated in 1181, during the reign of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, who were present at the ceremony.

Ferry services from the port depart to Poole and Portsmouth in England and to Rosslare in Ireland.

Portsmouth to Cherbourg
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-04-14 and 2025-04-20

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 11:30 17:00 5 hours 30 minutes Sat
Brittany Ferries 23:01 07:00 7 hours 59 minutes Fri
Brittany Ferries 23:15 07:00 7 hours 45 minutes Thu

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