Portsmouth Caen Ferry

The Portsmouth Caen ferry route connects England with France. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Brittany Ferries. The crossing operates up to 21 times each week with sailing durations from around 6 hours.

Portsmouth Caen 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.

Portsmouth Guide

Portsmouth Ferry Port

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.

What is there to do in Portsmouth Harbour?

Portsmouth is a city drenched in activity, yet much of the attraction lies in its harbour. HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and The National Museum of the Royal Navy Portsmouth offer a fascinating look into the history of Portsmouth’s Naval fleet and its prominence in protecting the shores. There are tours of the harbour and the Naval fleet for fairly affordable prices, especially for anyone with a particular interest in history. The ships are the highlight of the harbour, yet the entire waterfront is drenched in unique infrastructure. A short walk up from the harbour and you’ll find one of the most famous shopping centres on the south coast; Gunwharf Quays is a large shopping complex filled with discount designer outlet stores as well as a cinema and bowling alley. Many tourists come to Portsmouth just to scour the aisles for bargains and peruse the shops for bespoke items at remarkably low prices. After a long day of shopping, head to one of the many fine quality restaurants dotted along the waterfront, with cuisine from across the globe being represented.

How do you get around Portsmouth Harbour?

The harbour is fairly small and can be covered entirely by foot. To access the harbour, many choose the ferry which comes from other areas around Portsmouth.

Caen Guide

Caen Ferry Port

Caen ferry port, also known as Ouistreham, is situated around 15 kilometres north of Caen, in Normandy, France. Located in the heart of La Baie de Seine, the port of Caen-Ouistreham is one of the regions busier ports and annually around one million passengers pass through its doors. The port is positioned centrally on the northern coast of France making it a great gateway to Normandy or Brittany and like wise an ideal starting point for those heading to the South of England. Caen itself has a long and complex history. Founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror and 80% destroyed during the 1944 Battle of Normandy, Caen was rebuilt in the 50's and 60's and offers visitors numerous sites to take in.