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Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen

Route map

Ferry connections Portsmouth - Caen

Route at a glance

OperatorDuration (hrs:min)Sailings per operating dayOperating daysVessels
Brittany Ferries6:00–6:453391Mont St Michel, Guillaume de Normandie, Armorique

Fares by vehicle

Car
€60
Motorcycle
€36
Bicycle
€28
Motorhome
€82
Van
€64
Minibus
€95

Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.

Season and frequency

Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
3

Sailings per operating day

Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season

Timetable

Date

Ports and terminals

Portsmouth

City port

Terminals
Portsmouth International Port, George Byng Way PO2 8SP; Portsmouth Car Ferry Terminal, Gunwharf Road PO1 2LA (Wightlink)
Location
Stamshaw, Portsmouth, England
Waters
Ärmelkanal

Caen

Town port

The ferry port lies 14 km from the town it is named after.

Terminals
Faehrterminal Caen-Ouistreham (Brittany Ferries)
Location
Ouistreham, Calvados, Normandie
Waters
Ärmelkanal

Frequently asked questions about the Portsmouth - Caen ferry

Crossing time

How long does the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen take?+
The crossing from Portsmouth to Caen takes 6 hours on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 6 hours and 6 hours 45 minutes.

Timetable

How often does the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen run?+
The ferry from Portsmouth to Caen runs daily, with up to 3 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.

Operator

Which ferry company sails from Portsmouth to Caen?+
Brittany Ferries serves the Portsmouth - Caen route.

Vehicles

Can I take a vehicle on the Portsmouth - Caen ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans, vans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.

Season

Does the Portsmouth - Caen ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.