What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre is to car ferry which costs €35 - €210 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 35m and costs €210 - €250.

Is there a direct ferry between Portsmouth and Le Havre?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Le Havre. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Le Havre?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Le Havre. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Le Havre via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The distance between Portsmouth and Le Havre is 175 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

Book your Portsmouth to Le Havre ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Le Havre without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre without a car is to car ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs €35 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

The car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre takes 6h 30m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Le Havre train from?

Portsmouth to Le Havre train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Le Havre?

Le Havre is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 11:11 PM in Portsmouth and 12:11 AM in Le Havre.

Where does the Portsmouth to Le Havre train arrive?

Portsmouth to Le Havre train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth to Le Havre?

Book your Portsmouth to Le Havre train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Le Havre?

There are 3603+ hotels available in Le Havre.

Portsmouth to Le Havre - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth to Le Havre by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havrecarferry
6h 30m
€35–210
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Le Havretrain
7h 19m
€204–394
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Le Havrecar
5h 35m
€210–244

Portsmouth to Le Havre by car ferry

4Weekly Car ferry

6h 30mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.5 km
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Le Havre, France?

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–210 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Le Havre via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 19m.

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