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Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen

Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. Portsmouth Caen ferries cost between 162€ and 650€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Portsmouth Caen ferries.

Portsmouth Caen Ferry Times

The first Portsmouth Caen ferry typically departs from Portsmouth at around 07:45. The last ferry usually departs at 23:01.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

The Portsmouth Caen ferry trip can take around 6 hours 21 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours 29 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Portsmouth Caen Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 19 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Caen provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Portsmouth Caen Ferry Prices

Portsmouth Caen ferry prices typically range between 162€* and 650€*. The average price is typically 345€*. The cheapest Portsmouth Caen ferry prices start from 162€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 206€*. The average price for a car is 358€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 January 2025.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Caen?

The distance between Portsmouth to Caen is approximately 120.4 miles (193.8km) or 104.6 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Portsmouth Caen ferry?

Yes, Brittany Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Portsmouth and Caen. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Portsmouth and Caen.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Portsmouth to Caen?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries ferries between Portsmouth and Caen.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Portsmouth - Caen Route summary
Departure Country	UK
Destination Country	France
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Brittany Ferries
Average Price	276 €*
Average Daily Sailings	2
Average Weekly Sailings	18
Average Sailing Duration	6h 20m
Fastest Sailing Duration	5h 29m
First Ferry	08:00
Last Ferry	23:30
Distance	104 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

The approximate duration for ferries from Portsmouth to Caen is 6h. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Portsmouth to Caen is approximately 474 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Portsmouth to Caen?

There is 1 ferry operator for ferries from Portsmouth to Caen and this is

Brittany Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Portsmouth to Caen?

Book Portsmouth to Caen tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Portsmouth to Caen with

Brittany Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Yes, you can travel with a car from Portsmouth to Caen with the following operators

Brittany Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard the ferry. Please ensure you read all the information around pet travel from the operator you decide to travel with. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries

Brittany Ferries

How far is Caen from Portsmouth?

Portsmouth to Caen is approximately 104 nautical miles distance apart.

Portsmouth Guide

Portsmouth is one of the best connected ports in the United Kingdom, serving nine different destinations across Europe with operators including Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries. To the south of the naval base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal, while the Continental Ferry Terminal serves Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.

Located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, situated around 100 km to the south west of London and 30 km to the east of Southampton. The city's long history is inextricably linked to the sea, hosting to the oldest dry dock in the world still used today and also to famous ships such as HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship; the Mary Rose, and HMS Warrior.

Caen Guide

The town of Caen is located in the Normandy region of north western France and is a lively and attractive city that lies on the banks of the River Orne. The town has many examples of boutiques and shops selling fresh local produce and fine wines and is a shoppers paradise. The town has a number of good restaurants and street side creperies and patisseries that offer food typical of the region. The Vaugueux part of the town is particularly filled with excellent restaurants.

The town is also a great starting point to explore the sites of the Normandy Landings where guided tours are offered. There is also the excellent Caen Memorial Museum which is dedicated to peace and is known as one of the best World War II museums in France. The museum's theme is of reconciliation and has many collections about modern wars and acts of warfare.

A ferry service operates between Portsmouth, England, and Caen/Ouistreham running both standard roll-on-roll-off car ferries and supercat fast ferries. The ferry terminal is roughly 15 km from Caen with a daytime shuttle bus service available for foot passengers.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 20/01/2025 and 26/01/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries	07:45	13:45	6 hours	Tue, Thu
Brittany Ferries	08:00	14:00	6 hours	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Brittany Ferries	08:15	14:00	5 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Brittany Ferries	15:00	21:00	6 hours	Tue, Thu, Sun
Brittany Ferries	15:01	21:00	5 hours 59 minutes	Wed, Fri
Brittany Ferries	15:30	21:15	5 hours 45 minutes	Mon
Brittany Ferries	22:00	05:45	7 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Brittany Ferries	22:31	06:15	7 hours 44 minutes	Tue, Thu
Brittany Ferries	23:00	05:45	6 hours 45 minutes	Wed
Brittany Ferries	23:00	06:30	7 hours 30 minutes	Fri, Sun
Brittany Ferries	23:01	05:45	6 hours 44 minutes	Mon