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How to get from Portsmouth to Caen by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Portsmouth to Caen ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Portsmouth to Caen can be stressful, that's why we do our best to make your Portsmouth to Caen ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Brittany Ferries or Condor Ferries. This way you can find the best price for a Portsmouth Caen ferry ticket according to your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Brittany Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Portsmouth to Caen simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Information

Port of departure
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Port of arrival
Caen
France
Normandy
Distance
117 mi
Ferry Companies
Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries
Frequency of crossings
3 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
5 hrs. 50 min
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Ferry Portsmouth Caen: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, you'll find tickets ranging from $79 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $529 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Portsmouth-Caen route is $190. The average ferry crossing time from Portsmouth to Caen is 6 hrs. 17 min. The slowest ferries will take 8 hrs. 15 min to reach Caen, while the fastest boats will reach Caen in 5 hrs. 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Portsmouth at 08:15. The last ferry to Caen leaves Portsmouth at 22:45.

Average price of a Portsmouth Caen ferry crossing
$190
Price range for Portsmouth Caen ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$79 - $529
Average crossing time Portsmouth Caen
6 hrs. 17 min
Departure time of first ferry to Caen
08:15
Departure time of last ferry to Caen
22:45
Arrival time first ferry to Caen
06:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Caen
21:30

Which companies operate between Portsmouth and Caen?

If you're looking to travel between Portsmouth and Caen by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Brittany Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Brittany Ferries Portsmouth Caen
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a Brittany-based shipping company operating ferry services to England, Ireland and Spain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Portsmouth-Caen fares and book a Brittany Ferries ticket between Portsmouth and Caen. Brittany Ferries operates 3 crossings a day to Caen from Portsmouth and the journey time is 5 hrs. 50 min. More information about Brittany Ferries
5 hrs. 50 min
3 crossings a day

Where do the ferries leave from in Portsmouth? Where do the boats arrive in Caen?

Port of departure in Portsmouth

Brittany Ferries ferries depart for Caen from the following ports in Portsmouth:

Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
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Port of arrival in Caen

Brittany Ferries ships arrive in Caen from the following ports:

Ouistreham - Gare Maritime
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen, it will take you at least 5 hrs. 50 min to cover the 117 mi between Portsmouth and Caen.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Portsmouth and Caen in winter) and the ferry company (Brittany Ferries). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Portsmouth and Caen.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Portsmouth and Caen: Brittany Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries.

To go by boat from Portsmouth to Caen, you can find prices ranging from $79 for the lowest, to $529 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $190.

The first ferry leaves Portsmouth at 08:15 for Caen.

The last ferry to Caen from Portsmouth usually departs at 22:45.

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