Portsmouth – Caen
Ferries to France
Portsmouth – Caen
Ferries to France
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 19 weekly sailings between Portsmouth and Caen. Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. Portsmouth Caen ferries cost between $318 and $1408, 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 Portsmouth Caen ferry typically departs Portsmouth at about 07:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:01.
Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen sail in around 6 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 5 hours 29 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 19 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Caen provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen typically range between $312* and $1380*. On average the Portsmouth Caen ferry is $757*. The cheapest Portsmouth Caen ferry prices start from $312*. The average price for a foot passenger is $399*. The average price for a car is $787*.
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 March 25.
The distance between Portsmouth to Caen is approximately 120 miles (194km) or 105 nautical miles.
Yes, Portsmouth Caen ferries allow cars onboard with Brittany Ferries between Portsmouth and Caen. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Portsmouth and Caen use our Deal Finder.
Brittany Ferries allow foot passengers on Portsmouth Caen ferries.
Brittany Ferries allow pets on ferries from Portsmouth to Caen. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Portsmouth - Caen Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$453* | |
| 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.
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.
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.
