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Ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey

DFDS Seaways provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey. Portsmouth Jersey ferries cost around $296 and $998, 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 Jersey ferries.

Ferry times from Portsmouth to Jersey

Portsmouth Jersey ferry sailings typycally depart from Portsmouth at around 08:00. The last ferry leaves at 12:15.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey?

The Portsmouth Jersey ferry trip can take around 9 hours. The fastest Portsmouth to Jersey ferry is around 8 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Portsmouth Jersey Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 6 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Jersey serviced by DFDS Seaways. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Portsmouth to Jersey

Portsmouth Jersey ferry prices typically range between $296* and $998*. The average price is typically $647*. The cheapest ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey start from $296*. The average price for a foot passenger is $363*. The average price for a car is $681*.

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 Jersey?

The distance between Portsmouth to Jersey is approximately 133 miles (214km) or 116 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Portsmouth Jersey ferry?

Yes, DFDS Seaways allow cars on board ferries between Portsmouth and Jersey. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portsmouth and Jersey.

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

Foot passengers can travel on the Portsmouth to Jersey ferry with DFDS Seaways.

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

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey.
 

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Portsmouth to Jersey 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.


Jersey Guide

The town of St Helier is located on the island of Jersey which is one of the Channel Islands that are in the English Channel. St Helier is one of twelve parishes on the island and is the island's capital and largest town, with a population of around 30,000. The town takes its name from the 6th century Ascetic hermit, Helier, or Helerius. The hermit's feast day is marked by an annual municipal and ecumenical pilgrimage to the Hermitage on the 16th of July.

Popular with visitors is the Central Market, which is an indoor market on Beresford Street, which was opened in 1882 and has been declared a Site of Special Interest. The market has Victorian architecture on show which includes cast iron structures and an ornamental fountain.

Passenger facilities at the town's port include cafes, shops and duty free outlets. Ferry services operating from the port depart to destinations in France and England along with services to Guernsey. services to the UK travel to Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth and to St Malo in France.

Portsmouth to Jersey
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-31 and 2025-04-06

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
DFDS Seaways 08:00 17:00 9 hours Sun
DFDS Seaways 09:00 18:00 9 hours Tue
DFDS Seaways 10:00 19:00 9 hours Wed
DFDS Seaways 10:30 19:30 9 hours Thu
DFDS Seaways 11:00 20:00 9 hours Fri, Sat

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