Portsmouth Guernsey Ferry

The Portsmouth Guernsey ferry route connects England with Guernsey. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Condor Ferries. The crossing operates up to 6 times each week with sailing durations from around 10 hours.

Portsmouth Guernsey 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.

Guernsey Guide

Guernsey Ferry Port

Guernsey ferries dock at the islands capital - St Peter Port, and with cobbled streets and a picturesque seafront it’s easy to see why St Peter Port is considered to be among the prettiest harbour towns. Guernsey’s ferry port connects you with ports along the south coast of the England, Normandy in France as well as neighbouring Channel Islands. With its amazing scenery, St Peter Port provides the perfect backdrop when arriving or departing by sea. There is plenty do in Guernsey but if you would rather just take it easy then explore the boutique shopping or sit back and relax with a coffee or watch the world go by.