The average ferry between Portsmouth and Cherbourg takes 7h 52m and the fastest ferry takes 7h 45m. The ferry runs, on average, 2 times per week from Portsmouth to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Ferries run twice a week between Portsmouth and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 11:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 8:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Cherbourg station. Services depart twice a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 7h 52m.
Book your Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry tickets online with Brittany Ferries.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cherbourg is 135.3 km.
Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg 3 times a week. Tickets cost €29–260 and the journey takes 7h 45m.