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Brittany Ferries
Central Channel
Portsmouth - Cherbourg Cherbourg - Portsmouth

Within easy reach of the West Country, Portsmouth Cherbourg crossing to France is a popular way to explore Normandy's Cotentin Peninsular and the the D-Day beaches further south. Its excellent road network provides easy access to attractions at Bayeaux and Mont St Michel, Brittany and Western France.
Up to 3 return crossings a week from mid January to the end of October with sailings on Wednesdays - Fridays March to early November) typically with 1 lunchtime and
2 overnight departures. In contrast Cherbourg has 2 lunchtime and 1 overnight sailing during the week.

Daytime crossings in 5h 30 mins and around 9h for overnight sailings.
Cabin accommodation and reserved lounge seats can be booked subject to availability.

French time is 1 hour ahead of the UK and all departure and arrival times are local and subject to tidal and weather conditions.

 

Central Channel Poole to Cherbourg Portsmouth to Caen Portsmouth to Le Havre
Portsmouth to St Malo

Western Channel Plymouth to Roscoff Plymouth to Santander Portsmouth to Santander
Portsmouth to Bilbao

Portsmouth Ferry Terminaltmap, Cherbourg Ferry Terminal map