There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Cabourg by car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry
best- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
7h 26m€66–337Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Caentrain Ter
12h 14m€224–449Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cabourgbus 752
18h€78–146Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cabourgcar
6h 10m€215–254Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
- Take the taxi from Le Havre to Cabourgtaxi
7h 29m€167–362
Portsmouth to Cabourg by train, subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Cabourg is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Cabourg is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 10m and costs €210 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Cabourg. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Cabourg via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
No, there is no direct ferry from Portsmouth to Cabourg. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Caen Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Cabourg. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Cabourg is 204 km.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cabourg without a car is to car ferry which takes 7h 26m and costs €65 - €340.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Portsmouth to Cabourg, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Cabourg bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Cabourg train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Cabourg, France?
Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Port 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–280 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Hôtel de Ville via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Le Mans, Caen, and Gare Routiere in around 12h 14m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lille Europe to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Le Mans to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Cabourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–280
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €21–80
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–280
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €45–90
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–210
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Mika Taxi Le Havre
- Phone
- +33 6 95 17 41 43
- Website
- taxilehavre.com
MZ Taxi Le Havre
- Phone
- +33 7 88 29 55 69
- Website
- mztaxilehavre.fr
Radio Taxi Le Havre
- Phone
- +33 2 35 25 81 81
- Website
- taxislehavre.fr
TAXI ROUEN - e- TAXI ROUEN
- Phone
- +33 6 51 26 65 70
- Website
- taxi-rouen.hubside.fr
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Cabourg is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €220 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h.
Portsmouth to Cabourg bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Cabourg is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 9:02 PM in Portsmouth and 10:02 PM in Cabourg.
Portsmouth to Cabourg train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
There are 4395+ hotels available in Cabourg.






























