Cherbourg – Portsmouth
Ferry to England
Cherbourg – Portsmouth
Ferry to England
The Cherbourg Portsmouth ferry route connects France with England. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Brittany Ferries. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 5 hours 30 minutes.
Cherbourg Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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Cherbourg ferry port is situated on the Cotentin peninsula in north-western France. The port is well connected by ferries from England and Ireland on popular routes with Europe's biggest ferry companies. In Cherbourg itself it is worth visiting the Musée de la Libération dedicated to the Second World War history in the region and the rest of the country.
Situated on the south coast of the UK, about two hours on the train from London, Portsmouth is one of the biggest cities in the south of England. The ferry routes departing the port head to France and Spain, ranging from 45 minutes to 11 hours.