Getting to Normandy by boat

To reach Normandy by boat, you can depart from 3 countries: Ireland, France and United Kingdom. The ferries of the 8 companies (Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Stena Line, Manche Îles Express, DFDS Seaways or Transmanche Ferries) that provide crossings to Normandy call at 16 ports: Rosslare, Cherbourg, Jersey, Barneville-Carteret, Sark, Newhaven, Dieppe and Portsmouth.

With a network of 18 ferry lines, it is easy to reach Normandy and find the perfect crossing. The ferry companies Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries and Stena Line offer up to 14 crossings a day. Find all prices and best deals for Normandy on our Vivanoda search engine.

The fastest crossing takes 55 min (Alderney - Flamanville) with a distance of 20 mi and the longest 20 hrs. 30 min (Rosslare - Le Havre) with a distance of 342 mi.

Ferries to Normandy in figures

Countries
Ireland
France
United Kingdom
Number of crossings
14 crossings a day
Number of ports
16
Number of ferry connections
18
Number of ferry companies
8
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Important ferries to Normandy

Search Vivanoda for the fastest, longest or most frequent ferries to Normandy. Compare offers from Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Stena Line, Manche Îles Express, DFDS Seaways and Transmanche Ferries and book your ticket to Normandy.

Most popular ferry routes to Normandy

To travel to Normandy by ferry, the ferry companies Condor Ferries, Transmanche Ferries, DFDS Seaways and Manche Îles Express offer daily crossings from Dublin, Poole, Granville, Caen, Alderney or Guernsey.

Rosslare Ireland
Cherbourg France
From $79
  • Brittany Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
    Brittany Ferries
    1 crossings a week
    16 hrs.
    276 mi
  • Celtic Link Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
    Celtic Link Ferries
    276 mi
  • Irish Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
    Irish Ferries
    276 mi
  • Stena Line Rosslare Cherbourg
    Stena Line
    276 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Barneville-Carteret France
From $38
  • Manche Îles Express Jersey Barneville-Carteret
    Manche Îles Express
    6 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 10 min
    21 mi
Sark United Kingdom
Barneville-Carteret France
  • Manche Îles Express Sark Barneville-Carteret
    Manche Îles Express
    27 mi
Newhaven United Kingdom
Dieppe France
From $41
  • DFDS Seaways Newhaven Dieppe
    DFDS Seaways
    3 crossings a day
    4 hrs.
    75 mi
  • Transmanche Ferries Newhaven Dieppe
    Transmanche Ferries
    75 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Le Havre France
From $193
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Le Havre
    Brittany Ferries
    11 crossings a week
    5 hrs. 30 min
    105 mi
Rosslare Ireland
Le Havre France
  • Brittany Ferries Rosslare Le Havre
    Brittany Ferries
    1 crossings a week
    20 hrs. 30 min
    342 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Flamanville France
  • Manche Îles Express Jersey Flamanville
    Manche Îles Express
    25 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Flamanville France
From $23
  • Manche Îles Express Guernsey Flamanville
    Manche Îles Express
    5 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 10 min
    33 mi
Alderney United Kingdom
Flamanville France
From $42
  • Manche Îles Express Alderney Flamanville
    Manche Îles Express
    2 crossings a week
    55 min
    20 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Caen France
From $79
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Caen
    Brittany Ferries
    3 crossings a day
    5 hrs. 50 min
    117 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Granville France
From $23
  • Manche Îles Express Jersey Granville
    Manche Îles Express
    2 crossings a week
    1 hrs. 30 min
    36 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Granville France
  • Manche Îles Express Guernsey Granville
    Manche Îles Express
    62 mi
Sark United Kingdom
Granville France
  • Manche Îles Express Sark Granville
    Manche Îles Express
    53 mi
Jersey United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
  • Condor Ferries Jersey Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    37 mi
Portsmouth United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
From $87
  • Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Cherbourg
    Brittany Ferries
    9 crossings a week
    3 hrs.
    84 mi
  • Condor Ferries Portsmouth Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    84 mi
Poole United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
From $51
  • Brittany Ferries Poole Cherbourg
    Brittany Ferries
    10 crossings a week
    4 hrs. 20 min
    76 mi
  • Condor Ferries Poole Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    76 mi
Dublin Ireland
Cherbourg France
  • Irish Ferries Dublin Cherbourg
    Irish Ferries
    4 crossings a week
    18 hrs.
    325 mi
Guernsey United Kingdom
Cherbourg France
  • Condor Ferries Guernsey Cherbourg
    Condor Ferries
    45 mi
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Ferry Normandy: Travel Guide

Normandy: When to visit?

If you're looking for sunny beaches and blue skies, the summer months (July and August) are ideal for visiting the Mediterranean coast and enjoying high temperatures ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius. However, this time of year is also the most touristy, which can lead to heavy crowds at the most popular resorts and tourist sites.

If you prefer to avoid the crowds and scorching temperatures, spring (April and May) and autumn (September and October) are ideal times to visit France. Temperatures are mild and pleasant, fluctuating between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, and the weather is generally sunny with a few showers possible. It's also an ideal season to explore the wine regions, the Loire castles or enjoy local festivals.

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Main ports of call for a ferry crossing to Normandy

Other ferry destinations from Normandy

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