Caen – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Caen – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings between Caen and Portsmouth. Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Caen to Portsmouth. Caen Portsmouth ferries cost between $291 and $1281, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Caen Portsmouth ferry typically departs Caen at about 08:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:31.
Ferries from Caen to Portsmouth sail in around 6 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 5 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 20 weekly sailings from Caen to Portsmouth provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Caen to Portsmouth typically range between $287* and $1267*. On average the Caen Portsmouth ferry is $599*. The cheapest Caen Portsmouth ferry prices start from $287*. The average price for a foot passenger is $478*. The average price for a car is $624*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Caen to Portsmouth is approximately 120 miles (194km) or 105 nautical miles.
Yes, Caen Portsmouth ferries allow cars onboard with Brittany Ferries between Caen and Portsmouth. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Caen and Portsmouth use our Deal Finder.
Brittany Ferries allow foot passengers on Caen Portsmouth ferries.
Brittany Ferries allow pets on ferries from Caen to Portsmouth. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Caen - Portsmouth Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$437* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 18 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 39m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:46 | |
| Distance | 104 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The city of Caen is located in the north west of France and is the largest city in Lower Normandy. The port city is located around 15 km inland from the English Channel coast and is around 2 hours by car from Paris, the French capital. There are a number of interesting things to see and do in the city. Caen's castle was built by William the conqueror in 1060 and is definitely worth a visit. The castle is one of the largest medieval castles in Western Europe and was handed to the French Crown in 1204. William the Conqueror is perhaps best known for conquering England in 1066!
for visitors seeking a more sedate way to pass the time then a visit to the Jardin Botanique de Caen is a must. It is a botanical garden and arboretum that contains more than 8,000 plant species.
The small port of Ouistreham serves Caen and lies at the mouth of the Caen Canal, at the point where it meets the English Channel. The ferry terminal is around 15 km from the city centre and there is a daytime bus service available for foot passengers. Ferry services operating from the port depart to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
Portsmouth is an English city in the county of Hampshire, lying on the English Channel coast. Leading ferry operators including Condor Ferries, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries serve the city's port from British and international locations including Le Havre, Bilbao, Cherbourg, Caen, St Malo, St Helier, St Peter Port and Ryde.
The city boasts a long, illustrious maritime history and has connections with the Royal Navy that go back centuries. It was also one of the world's greatest shipbuilding centres and constructed the first ever dry dock, in the 15th century, which is still in use today. Portsmouth is still an important base for the navy and is home to a number of historic ships including the crowning glory of Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
The nearby suburb of Southsea is a popular destination for families and has a lovely stretch of beach, two piers and a good selection of bars, cafes, restaurants and a theme park at Clarence Pier.
