Portsmouth – Le Havre

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Portsmouth – Le Havre

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Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre

Depending on the season their are about 4 weekly sailings between Portsmouth and Le Havre. Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre. Portsmouth Le Havre ferries cost between $244 and $1016, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.

What's the ferry schedule from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The earliest Portsmouth Le Havre ferry typically departs Portsmouth at about 11:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 11:30.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

Ferries from Portsmouth to Le Havre sail in around 6 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 6 hours. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Portsmouth Le Havre Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 4 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Le Havre provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The price of a ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre typically range between $242* and $1006*. On average the Portsmouth Le Havre ferry is $521*. The cheapest Portsmouth Le Havre ferry prices start from $242*. The average price for a foot passenger is $263*. The average price for a car is $529*.

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.

What is the distance from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The distance between Portsmouth to Le Havre is approximately 124 miles (199km) or 108 nautical miles.

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

Yes, Portsmouth Le Havre ferries allow cars onboard with Brittany Ferries between Portsmouth and Le Havre. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Portsmouth and Le Havre use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

Brittany Ferries allow foot passengers on Portsmouth Le Havre ferries.

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

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

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Portsmouth - Le Havre Route summary
Departure Country UK
Destination Country France
No. of Operators 1
Operators Brittany Ferries
Average Price A$365*
Average Weekly Sailings 3
Average Sailing Duration 5h 59m
Fastest Sailing Duration 5h 30m
First Ferry 08:30
Last Ferry 12:30
Distance 107 nautical miles

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

Portsmouth to Le Havre 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.


Le Havre Guide

Le Havre is a French city and port that was founded by King Francis I in 1517 after the ports of Hornfleur and Harfleur, on the Seine estuary, silted up. Le Havre was enlarged during the first part of the 19th century by pushing back the city's ramparts and then later in the century by demolition them totally. The city's fast development and demography has been influenced by a number of events that occurred in the town's relatively recent history. First, during the 17th century Le Havre was a war port, then it was a successful trading port during the 18th century and during the 19th century many people emigrated to America. The city's industrialisation that commenced in the 1920's made it an important town and port for the Normandy region thanks to its global trade in coffee and cotton and in 2005 Le Havre's city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of the works of architect Auguste Perret. He was labelled a "concrete poet" and an innovator and managed to successfully combine modern architecture with traditional architecture.

Le Havre is a deep-water port which can be accessed 24/7 unhindered by the tides and welcomes ships of all sizes. Ferry services operating from the port depart to Portsmouth on the south coast of England.

Portsmouth to Le Havre
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 31/3/2025 and 6/4/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 11:00 17:30 6 hours 30 minutes Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

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