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Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen

Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings between Portsmouth and Caen.Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen. Portsmouth Caen ferries take around 6 hours 21 minutes. The ferry costs between $300.56 and $1,208.97, 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 Caen.

What's the ferry schedule from Portsmouth to Caen?

The earliest Portsmouth Caen ferry typically departs Portsmouth at about 07:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:01.

How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen?

Ferries from Portsmouth to Caen sail in around 6 hours 21 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 5 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Portsmouth Caen Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 20 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Caen provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

How much does the ferry cost fromPortsmouth to Caen?

The price of a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen typically range between $300.56* and $1,208.97*. On average the Portsmouth Caen ferry is $641.49*. The cheapest Portsmouth Caen ferry prices start from $300.56*. The average price for a foot passenger is $383.55*. The average price for a car is $666.16*.

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 1 January 2025.

What is the distance from Portsmouth to Caen?

The distance between Portsmouth to Caen is approximately 120 miles (194km) or 105 nautical miles.

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

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.

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

Brittany Ferries allow foot passengers on Portsmouth Caen ferries.

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

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 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.

Caen Guide

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.

Portsmouth to Caen Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 27/01/2025 and 2/02/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries	07:45	13:45	6 hours	Tue, Thu
Brittany Ferries	08:00	14:00	6 hours	Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Brittany Ferries	08:15	14:00	5 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Brittany Ferries	15:00	21:00	6 hours	Tue, Thu, Sun
Brittany Ferries	15:01	21:00	5 hours 59 minutes	Wed, Fri
Brittany Ferries	15:30	21:15	5 hours 45 minutes	Mon
Brittany Ferries	22:00	05:45	7 hours 45 minutes	Sat
Brittany Ferries	22:31	06:15	7 hours 44 minutes	Tue, Thu
Brittany Ferries	23:00	05:45	6 hours 45 minutes	Wed, Fri
Brittany Ferries	23:00	06:30	7 hours 30 minutes	Sun
Brittany Ferries	23:01	05:45	6 hours 44 minutes	Mon