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Portsmouth – Jersey

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Portsmouth – Jersey

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Ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey

Depending on the season their are about 6 weekly sailings between Portsmouth and Jersey. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey, Condor Ferries & DFDS Seaways.Portsmouth Jersey ferries take around 9 hours. The ferry costs between $252 and $1111, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey.

What's the ferry schedule from Portsmouth to Jersey?

The earliest Portsmouth Jersey ferry typically departs Portsmouth at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey?

Ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey sail in around 9 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 8 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Portsmouth Jersey Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 6 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Jersey provided by Condor Ferries & DFDS Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.

Condor Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly. DFDS Seaways provide 6 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Portsmouth to Jersey?

The price of a ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey typically range between $252* and $1111*. On average the Portsmouth Jersey ferry is $710*. The cheapest Portsmouth Jersey ferry prices start from $252*. The average price for a foot passenger is $320*. The average price for a car is $732*.

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.

What is the distance from Portsmouth to Jersey?

The distance between Portsmouth to Jersey is approximately 133 miles (214km) or 116 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey with a car?

Yes, Portsmouth Jersey ferries allow cars onboard with Condor Ferries & DFDS Seaways between Portsmouth and Jersey. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Portsmouth and Jersey use our Deal Finder.

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

Condor Ferries & DFDS Seaways allow foot passengers on Portsmouth Jersey ferries.

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

Condor Ferries allow pets on ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.

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Portsmouth - Jersey (St Helier) Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country UK
No. of Operators 1
Operators Condor Ferries
Average Price A$690*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 9
Average Sailing Duration 9h 58m
Fastest Sailing Duration 8h 0m
First Ferry 08:00
Last Ferry 21:45
Distance 115 nautical miles

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

Portsmouth to Jersey Ferry Most Popular Questions

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.


Jersey Guide

The town of St Helier is located on the island of Jersey which is one of the Channel Islands that are in the English Channel. St Helier is one of twelve parishes on the island and is the island's capital and largest town, with a population of around 30,000. The town takes its name from the 6th century Ascetic hermit, Helier, or Helerius. The hermit's feast day is marked by an annual municipal and ecumenical pilgrimage to the Hermitage on the 16th of July.

Popular with visitors is the Central Market, which is an indoor market on Beresford Street, which was opened in 1882 and has been declared a Site of Special Interest. The market has Victorian architecture on show which includes cast iron structures and an ornamental fountain.

Passenger facilities at the town's port include cafes, shops and duty free outlets. Ferry services operating from the port depart to destinations in France and England along with services to Guernsey. services to the UK travel to Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth and to St Malo in France.

Portsmouth to Jersey
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/3/2025 and 30/3/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Condor Ferries 09:00 17:05 8 hours 5 minutes Wed, Thu, Fri
DFDS Seaways 09:00 18:00 9 hours Sat, Sun
Condor Ferries 09:00 19:30 10 hours 30 minutes Tue
Condor Ferries 09:01 19:30 10 hours 29 minutes Tue
Condor Ferries 19:30 04:00 8 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu

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