| 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. |