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Ferry from Cherbourg to Poole

 
The Isle of Purbeck, near Poole. Photo © Britainonview / Pawel Libera

Overview

Route: Ferry from Cherbourg (Normandy) to Poole (Southern England)
Journey time: From 2 hours 15 minutes
Journey highlights:

On board your Brittany Ferries ship you'll have every convenience to make the most of your voyage - from shops and eateries to tourist information and a sun deck. The company prides itself on its high standards of comfort so the journey should not only be speedy, but relaxed too.

 

Itinerary

Sample itinerary: Take the 1115 ferry from Cherbourg and you'll be in Poole at 1230 (UK time).
Price: From £21 each way
 
Book your ferry ticket from Cherbourg to Poole
 
How to travel to the port:

The easiest way for foot passengers to reach the port is to take the train to Cherbourg Gare (rail station), which is just a few minutes walk to the ferry port (follow the quayside north along the right hand side of the harbour), or you can take bus number 8 from outside the station.

Cherbourg Gare (railway station) is well connected from the French national rail network, with regular services from local and long-distance origins, including Paris (about three hours away).

Cherbourg Port facilities: Bar, shop, bureau de change, baby changing, disabled access.

Transfer time:
 
 
 
 
The Ferry Crossing :

Cherbourg to Poole

Ferry departs Cherbourg at 1115, arriving in Poole at 1230 UK time.

Frequency of service: 1 per day
Operator:

Brittany Ferries

Journey time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Onward travel from the port:

Welcome to Poole Harbour.

It's about a 20-25 minute walk from the Poole Ferry Terminal building to Poole Railway Station (in Serpentine Road) and to the Poole Bus and Coach Station, both of which have excellent connections to the rest of the UK.

Book a train ticket from Poole to destinations throughout the UK>>

Book a bus ticket from Poole to destinations throughout the UK>>

 
 

Your route back from Cherbourg (Normandy)

The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the ferry.