Ferry from Caen to Portsmouth
Overview
Your speedy Channel crossing will fly by with Brittany ferries, who offer a host of entertainment, shopping and celebrated dining options on board.
Itinerary
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Sample itinerary: Take the 2300 overnight ferry from Caen and arrive in Portsmouth in time for breakfast the following day.
Price: From around £39 each way
Book a ferry ticket from Caen to Portsmouth
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| How to travel to the port: | The train station at Caen (Gare de Caen) is in the centre of Caen from where it's 10 miles to the ferry port at Ouistreham. The train station is well linked by the French railway network, with services from numerous origins, including Paris (about 2 hours). Buses from the train station to the port (bus vert line 1) take around 40 minutes. Caen Port facilities: Café-bar, bureau de change, payphones, tourist information, disabled access. |
Transfer time: 40 minutes
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| The Ferry Crossing : | Caen to Portsmouth There are up to 4 crossings a day, with sailings usually at 0830, 1630 and overnight at 2300. On Friday to Sunday between March 19 and October 30, there is a high speed service at 1230. For full details and specific dates, see the Brittany Ferries website. |
Frequency of service: Up to 4 per day
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Brittany Ferries Journey time: 6-7 hours
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| Onward travel from the port: | Welcome to Portsmouth Between May and September there is a shuttle bus between the continental ferry port and Portsmouth & Southsea railway station. (There is also a shuttle bus from the station called Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, where some trains stop), or you can take a taxi for around £5. Portsmouth & Southsea is well connected to the UK rail network, including regular services to London Waterloo. Portsmouth is a vibrant city with a rich maritime history that can be explored in its Historic Dockyard. Neighbouring Southsea is a pretty, genteel seaside town with much to offer the visitor: check out the official Southsea tourist website. Book a train ticket from Weymouth to destinations throughout the UK>> http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p(3447)a(1746452)g(27255) Book a bus ticket from Weymouth to destinations throughout the UK>> http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2197&awinaffid=105380&clickref=&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalexpress.com%2Fcoach%2Findex.cfm Book a train ticket from Portsmouth to destinations throughout the UK>> |
Book a hotel in Portsmouth or Southsea
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Your route back from Caen (Northern France)
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.
