Caen – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Caen – Portsmouth
Ferries to England
Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Caen to Portsmouth. Caen Portsmouth ferries cost between 168€ and 739€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Caen Portsmouth ferries.
The first Caen Portsmouth ferry typically departs from Caen at around 08:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:31.
The Caen Portsmouth ferry trip can take around 6 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 20 weekly sailings from Caen to Portsmouth provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Caen Portsmouth ferry prices typically range between 168€* and 739€*. The average price is typically 349€*. The cheapest Caen Portsmouth ferry prices start from 168€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 280€*. The average price for a car is 364€*.
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 April 2025.
The distance between Caen to Portsmouth is approximately 120.4 miles (193.8km) or 104.6 nautical miles.
Yes, Brittany Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Caen and Portsmouth. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Caen and Portsmouth.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries ferries between Caen and Portsmouth.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Caen to Portsmouth with Brittany Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Caen - Portsmouth Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | France | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | 267 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 18 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 39m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:46 | |
| Distance | 104 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The city of Caen is located in the north west of France and is the largest city in Lower Normandy. The port city is located around 15 km inland from the English Channel coast and is around 2 hours by car from Paris, the French capital. There are a number of interesting things to see and do in the city. Caen's castle was built by William the conqueror in 1060 and is definitely worth a visit. The castle is one of the largest medieval castles in Western Europe and was handed to the French Crown in 1204. William the Conqueror is perhaps best known for conquering England in 1066!
for visitors seeking a more sedate way to pass the time then a visit to the Jardin Botanique de Caen is a must. It is a botanical garden and arboretum that contains more than 8,000 plant species.
The small port of Ouistreham serves Caen and lies at the mouth of the Caen Canal, at the point where it meets the English Channel. The ferry terminal is around 15 km from the city centre and there is a daytime bus service available for foot passengers. Ferry services operating from the port depart to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England.
Portsmouth is an English city in the county of Hampshire, lying on the English Channel coast. Leading ferry operators including Condor Ferries, Wightlink and Brittany Ferries serve the city's port from British and international locations including Le Havre, Bilbao, Cherbourg, Caen, St Malo, St Helier, St Peter Port and Ryde.
The city boasts a long, illustrious maritime history and has connections with the Royal Navy that go back centuries. It was also one of the world's greatest shipbuilding centres and constructed the first ever dry dock, in the 15th century, which is still in use today. Portsmouth is still an important base for the navy and is home to a number of historic ships including the crowning glory of Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory.
The nearby suburb of Southsea is a popular destination for families and has a lovely stretch of beach, two piers and a good selection of bars, cafes, restaurants and a theme park at Clarence Pier.
